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Finding the Third Proportional to 348,045 and 760,008

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Solution

The third proportional to 348,045 and 760,008 is: 1,659,590.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,045 : 760,008 = 760,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,045/760,008 = 760,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,045x = 760,008 × 760,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,045x = 577,612,160,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,612,160,064/348,045
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659,590.46

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