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Finding the Third Proportional to 348,412 and 763,255

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Solution

The third proportional to 348,412 and 763,255 is: 1,672,038.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,412 : 763,255 = 763,255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,412/763,255 = 763,255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,412x = 763,255 × 763,255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,412x = 582,558,195,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,558,195,025/348,412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672,038.26

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