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Finding the Third Proportional to 347,558 and 761,546

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Solution

The third proportional to 347,558 and 761,546 is: 1,668,649.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,558 : 761,546 = 761,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,558/761,546 = 761,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,558x = 761,546 × 761,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,558x = 579,952,310,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,952,310,116/347,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668,649.00

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