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Finding the Third Proportional to 348,562 and 760,000

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Solution

The third proportional to 348,562 and 760,000 is: 1,657,094.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,562 : 760,000 = 760,000 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,562/760,000 = 760,000/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,562x = 760,000 × 760,000
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,562x = 577,600,000,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,600,000,000/348,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657,094.00

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