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Finding the Third Proportional to 347,664 and 732,690

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Solution

The third proportional to 347,664 and 732,690 is: 1,544,119.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,664 : 732,690 = 732,690 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,664/732,690 = 732,690/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,664x = 732,690 × 732,690
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,664x = 536,834,636,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,834,636,100/347,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544,119.14

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