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Finding the Third Proportional to 349,632 and 750,240

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Solution

The third proportional to 349,632 and 750,240 is: 1,609,864.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,632 : 750,240 = 750,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,632/750,240 = 750,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,632x = 750,240 × 750,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,632x = 562,860,057,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,860,057,600/349,632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609,864.25

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