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Finding the Third Proportional to 348,894 and 751,247

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Solution

The third proportional to 348,894 and 751,247 is: 1,617,603.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,894 : 751,247 = 751,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,894/751,247 = 751,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,894x = 751,247 × 751,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,894x = 564,372,055,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,372,055,009/348,894
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617,603.21

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