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Finding the Third Proportional to 346,454 and 759,112

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Solution

The third proportional to 346,454 and 759,112 is: 1,663,282.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,454 : 759,112 = 759,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,454/759,112 = 759,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,454x = 759,112 × 759,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,454x = 576,251,028,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,251,028,544/346,454
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663,282.94

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