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Finding the Third Proportional to 347,553 and 761,536

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Solution

The third proportional to 347,553 and 761,536 is: 1,668,629.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,553 : 761,536 = 761,536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,553/761,536 = 761,536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,553x = 761,536 × 761,536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,553x = 579,937,079,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,937,079,296/347,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668,629.19

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