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Finding the Third Proportional to 347,760 and 741,447

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Solution

The third proportional to 347,760 and 741,447 is: 1,580,813.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,760 : 741,447 = 741,447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,760/741,447 = 741,447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,760x = 741,447 × 741,447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,760x = 549,743,653,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,743,653,809/347,760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580,813.36

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