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Finding the Third Proportional to 349,344 and 748,548

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Solution

The third proportional to 349,344 and 748,548 is: 1,603,932.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,344 : 748,548 = 748,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,344/748,548 = 748,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,344x = 748,548 × 748,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,344x = 560,324,108,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,324,108,304/349,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603,932.25

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