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Finding the Third Proportional to 348,034 and 759,985

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Solution

The third proportional to 348,034 and 759,985 is: 1,659,542.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,034 : 759,985 = 759,985 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,034/759,985 = 759,985/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,034x = 759,985 × 759,985
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,034x = 577,577,200,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,577,200,225/348,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659,542.46

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