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Finding the Third Proportional to 347,556 and 761,541

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Solution

The third proportional to 347,556 and 761,541 is: 1,668,636.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,556 : 761,541 = 761,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,556/761,541 = 761,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,556x = 761,541 × 761,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,556x = 579,944,694,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,944,694,681/347,556
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668,636.69

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