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Finding the Third Proportional to 348,632 and 752,560

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Solution

The third proportional to 348,632 and 752,560 is: 1,624,482.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,632 : 752,560 = 752,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,632/752,560 = 752,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,632x = 752,560 × 752,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,632x = 566,346,553,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,346,553,600/348,632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624,482.42

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