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Finding the Third Proportional to 346,539 and 752,370

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Solution

The third proportional to 346,539 and 752,370 is: 1,633,468.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,539 : 752,370 = 752,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,539/752,370 = 752,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,539x = 752,370 × 752,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,539x = 566,060,616,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,060,616,900/346,539
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633,468.72

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