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Finding the Third Proportional to 347,598 and 761,631

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Solution

The third proportional to 347,598 and 761,631 is: 1,668,829.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,598 : 761,631 = 761,631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,598/761,631 = 761,631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,598x = 761,631 × 761,631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,598x = 580,081,780,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,081,780,161/347,598
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668,829.45

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