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Finding the Third Proportional to 346,060 and 750,872

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Solution

The third proportional to 346,060 and 750,872 is: 1,629,222.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,060 : 750,872 = 750,872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,060/750,872 = 750,872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,060x = 750,872 × 750,872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,060x = 563,808,760,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,808,760,384/346,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629,222.56

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