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Finding the Third Proportional to 348,690 and 763,707

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Solution

The third proportional to 348,690 and 763,707 is: 1,672,684.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,690 : 763,707 = 763,707 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,690/763,707 = 763,707/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,690x = 763,707 × 763,707
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,690x = 583,248,381,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,248,381,849/348,690
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672,684.57

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