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Finding the Third Proportional to 347,872 and 755,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 347,872 and 755,230 is: 1,639,604.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,872 : 755,230 = 755,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,872/755,230 = 755,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,872x = 755,230 × 755,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,872x = 570,372,352,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,372,352,900/347,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639,604.09

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