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Finding the Third Proportional to 347,972 and 741,492

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Solution

The third proportional to 347,972 and 741,492 is: 1,580,042.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,972 : 741,492 = 741,492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,972/741,492 = 741,492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,972x = 741,492 × 741,492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,972x = 549,810,386,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,810,386,064/347,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580,042.03

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