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Finding the Third Proportional to 320,271 and 741,349.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 320,271 and 741,349.50 is: 1,716,043.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,271 : 741,349.50 = 741,349.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,271/741,349.50 = 741,349.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,271x = 741,349.50 × 741,349.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,271x = 549,599,081,150.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,599,081,150.25/320,271
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716,043.85

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