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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,757.50 and 669,802.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,757.50 and 669,802.50 is: 1,434,451.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,757.50 : 669,802.50 = 669,802.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,757.50/669,802.50 = 669,802.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,757.50x = 669,802.50 × 669,802.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,757.50x = 448,635,389,006.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,635,389,006.25/312,757.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434,451.26

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