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Finding the Third Proportional to 347,716 and 761,796

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Solution

The third proportional to 347,716 and 761,796 is: 1,668,986.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,716 : 761,796 = 761,796 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,716/761,796 = 761,796/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,716x = 761,796 × 761,796
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,716x = 580,333,145,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,333,145,616/347,716
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668,986.03

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