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Finding the Third Proportional to 348,435 and 763,266

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Solution

The third proportional to 348,435 and 763,266 is: 1,671,976.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,435 : 763,266 = 763,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,435/763,266 = 763,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,435x = 763,266 × 763,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,435x = 582,574,986,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,574,986,756/348,435
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671,976.08

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