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Finding the Third Proportional to 348,414 and 760,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 348,414 and 760,248 is: 1,658,880.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,414 : 760,248 = 760,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,414/760,248 = 760,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,414x = 760,248 × 760,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,414x = 577,977,021,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,977,021,504/348,414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658,880.01

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