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Finding the Third Proportional to 347,806 and 465,873

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Solution

The third proportional to 347,806 and 465,873 is: 624,019.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,806 : 465,873 = 465,873 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,806/465,873 = 465,873/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,806x = 465,873 × 465,873
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,806x = 217,037,652,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,037,652,129/347,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,019.29

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