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Finding the Third Proportional to 347,951 and 763,146

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Solution

The third proportional to 347,951 and 763,146 is: 1,673,775.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,951 : 763,146 = 763,146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,951/763,146 = 763,146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,951x = 763,146 × 763,146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,951x = 582,391,817,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,391,817,316/347,951
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,673,775.38

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