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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,984.50 and 747,517.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,984.50 and 747,517.50 is: 1,762,806.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,984.50 : 747,517.50 = 747,517.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,984.50/747,517.50 = 747,517.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,984.50x = 747,517.50 × 747,517.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,984.50x = 558,782,412,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,782,412,806.25/316,984.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762,806.74

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