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Finding the Third Proportional to 358,212 and 750,948

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Solution

The third proportional to 358,212 and 750,948 is: 1,574,271.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,212 : 750,948 = 750,948 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,212/750,948 = 750,948/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,212x = 750,948 × 750,948
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,212x = 563,922,898,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,922,898,704/358,212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574,271.38

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