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Finding the Third Proportional to 347,547 and 757,302

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Solution

The third proportional to 347,547 and 757,302 is: 1,650,154.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,547 : 757,302 = 757,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,547/757,302 = 757,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,547x = 757,302 × 757,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,547x = 573,506,319,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,506,319,204/347,547
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650,154.71

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