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Finding the Third Proportional to 339,369.50 and 670,172.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 339,369.50 and 670,172.50 is: 1,323,428.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,369.50 : 670,172.50 = 670,172.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,369.50/670,172.50 = 670,172.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,369.50x = 670,172.50 × 670,172.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,369.50x = 449,131,179,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,131,179,756.25/339,369.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323,428.24

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