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Finding the Third Proportional to 347,752 and 741,432

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Solution

The third proportional to 347,752 and 741,432 is: 1,580,785.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,752 : 741,432 = 741,432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,752/741,432 = 741,432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,752x = 741,432 × 741,432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,752x = 549,721,410,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,721,410,624/347,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580,785.76

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