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Finding the Third Proportional to 347,791 and 732,937

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Solution

The third proportional to 347,791 and 732,937 is: 1,544,596.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,791 : 732,937 = 732,937 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,791/732,937 = 732,937/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,791x = 732,937 × 732,937
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,791x = 537,196,645,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,196,645,969/347,791
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544,596.17

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