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Finding the Third Proportional to 340,690.50 and 737,809.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 340,690.50 and 737,809.50 is: 1,597,822.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,690.50 : 737,809.50 = 737,809.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,690.50/737,809.50 = 737,809.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,690.50x = 737,809.50 × 737,809.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,690.50x = 544,362,858,290.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,362,858,290.25/340,690.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597,822.24

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