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Finding the Third Proportional to 343,962 and 755,172

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Solution

The third proportional to 343,962 and 755,172 is: 1,657,987.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343,962 : 755,172 = 755,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343,962/755,172 = 755,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343,962x = 755,172 × 755,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343,962x = 570,284,749,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,284,749,584/343,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657,987.65

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