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Finding the Third Proportional to 347,832 and 733,026

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Solution

The third proportional to 347,832 and 733,026 is: 1,544,789.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,832 : 733,026 = 733,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,832/733,026 = 733,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,832x = 733,026 × 733,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,832x = 537,327,116,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,327,116,676/347,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544,789.20

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