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Finding the Third Proportional to 347,580 and 761,598

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Solution

The third proportional to 347,580 and 761,598 is: 1,668,771.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,580 : 761,598 = 761,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,580/761,598 = 761,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,580x = 761,598 × 761,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,580x = 580,031,513,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,031,513,604/347,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668,771.26

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