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Finding the Third Proportional to 345,874 and 757,358

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Solution

The third proportional to 345,874 and 757,358 is: 1,658,381.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345,874 : 757,358 = 757,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345,874/757,358 = 757,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345,874x = 757,358 × 757,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345,874x = 573,591,140,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,591,140,164/345,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658,381.78

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