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Finding the Third Proportional to 347,880 and 755,246

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Solution

The third proportional to 347,880 and 755,246 is: 1,639,635.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,880 : 755,246 = 755,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,880/755,246 = 755,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,880x = 755,246 × 755,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,880x = 570,396,520,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,396,520,516/347,880
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639,635.85

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