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Finding the Third Proportional to 347,756 and 732,873

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Solution

The third proportional to 347,756 and 732,873 is: 1,544,481.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,756 : 732,873 = 732,873 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,756/732,873 = 732,873/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,756x = 732,873 × 732,873
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,756x = 537,102,834,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,102,834,129/347,756
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544,481.86

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