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Finding the Third Proportional to 348,890 and 751,238

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Solution

The third proportional to 348,890 and 751,238 is: 1,617,583.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,890 : 751,238 = 751,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,890/751,238 = 751,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,890x = 751,238 × 751,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,890x = 564,358,532,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,358,532,644/348,890
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617,583.00

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