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Finding the Third Proportional to 348,493 and 755,994

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Solution

The third proportional to 348,493 and 755,994 is: 1,639,995.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,493 : 755,994 = 755,994 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,493/755,994 = 755,994/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,493x = 755,994 × 755,994
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,493x = 571,526,928,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,526,928,036/348,493
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639,995.43

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