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Finding the Third Proportional to 346,008 and 748,878

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Solution

The third proportional to 346,008 and 748,878 is: 1,620,824.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,008 : 748,878 = 748,878 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,008/748,878 = 748,878/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,008x = 748,878 × 748,878
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,008x = 560,818,258,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,818,258,884/346,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620,824.54

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