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Finding the Third Proportional to 348,406 and 763,204

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Solution

The third proportional to 348,406 and 763,204 is: 1,671,843.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,406 : 763,204 = 763,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,406/763,204 = 763,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,406x = 763,204 × 763,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,406x = 582,480,345,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,480,345,616/348,406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671,843.61

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