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Finding the Third Proportional to 348,808 and 753,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 348,808 and 753,368 is: 1,627,151.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,808 : 753,368 = 753,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,808/753,368 = 753,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,808x = 753,368 × 753,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,808x = 567,563,343,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,563,343,424/348,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627,151.16

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