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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,760.75 and 752,253.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,760.75 and 752,253.75 is: 1,670,458.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,760.75 : 752,253.75 = 752,253.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,760.75/752,253.75 = 752,253.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,760.75x = 752,253.75 × 752,253.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,760.75x = 565,885,704,389.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,885,704,389.06/338,760.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670,458.29

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