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Finding the Third Proportional to 347,801 and 732,955

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Solution

The third proportional to 347,801 and 732,955 is: 1,544,627.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,801 : 732,955 = 732,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,801/732,955 = 732,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,801x = 732,955 × 732,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,801x = 537,223,032,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,223,032,025/347,801
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544,627.62

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