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Finding the Third Proportional to 347,566 and 761,566

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Solution

The third proportional to 347,566 and 761,566 is: 1,668,698.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,566 : 761,566 = 761,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,566/761,566 = 761,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,566x = 761,566 × 761,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,566x = 579,982,772,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,982,772,356/347,566
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668,698.24

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