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Finding the Third Proportional to 347,663 and 732,687

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Solution

The third proportional to 347,663 and 732,687 is: 1,544,110.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,663 : 732,687 = 732,687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,663/732,687 = 732,687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,663x = 732,687 × 732,687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,663x = 536,830,239,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,830,239,969/347,663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544,110.93

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