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Finding the Third Proportional to 347,625 and 761,661

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Solution

The third proportional to 347,625 and 761,661 is: 1,668,831.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,625 : 761,661 = 761,661 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,625/761,661 = 761,661/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,625x = 761,661 × 761,661
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,625x = 580,127,478,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,127,478,921/347,625
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668,831.29

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