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Finding the Third Proportional to 348,027 and 759,972

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Solution

The third proportional to 348,027 and 759,972 is: 1,659,519.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,027 : 759,972 = 759,972 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,027/759,972 = 759,972/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,027x = 759,972 × 759,972
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,027x = 577,557,440,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,557,440,784/348,027
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659,519.06

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