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Finding the Third Proportional to 348,892 and 751,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 348,892 and 751,244 is: 1,617,599.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,892 : 751,244 = 751,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,892/751,244 = 751,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,892x = 751,244 × 751,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,892x = 564,367,547,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,367,547,536/348,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617,599.57

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