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Finding the Third Proportional to 348,847 and 750,937

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Solution

The third proportional to 348,847 and 750,937 is: 1,616,486.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,847 : 750,937 = 750,937 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,847/750,937 = 750,937/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,847x = 750,937 × 750,937
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,847x = 563,906,377,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,906,377,969/348,847
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,616,486.25

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