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Finding the Third Proportional to 348,416 and 760,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 348,416 and 760,252 is: 1,658,887.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,416 : 760,252 = 760,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,416/760,252 = 760,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,416x = 760,252 × 760,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,416x = 577,983,103,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,983,103,504/348,416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658,887.95

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