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Finding the Third Proportional to 347,874 and 755,234

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Solution

The third proportional to 347,874 and 755,234 is: 1,639,612.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,874 : 755,234 = 755,234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,874/755,234 = 755,234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,874x = 755,234 × 755,234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,874x = 570,378,394,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,378,394,756/347,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639,612.03

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