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Finding the Third Proportional to 347,670 and 837,281

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Solution

The third proportional to 347,670 and 837,281 is: 2,016,393.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,670 : 837,281 = 837,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,670/837,281 = 837,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,670x = 837,281 × 837,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,670x = 701,039,472,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,039,472,961/347,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,016,393.34

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