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Finding the Third Proportional to 347,762 and 761,944

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Solution

The third proportional to 347,762 and 761,944 is: 1,669,413.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,762 : 761,944 = 761,944 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,762/761,944 = 761,944/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,762x = 761,944 × 761,944
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,762x = 580,558,659,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,558,659,136/347,762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669,413.73

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