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Finding the Third Proportional to 340,801.50 and 529,182.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 340,801.50 and 529,182.75 is: 821,693.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,801.50 : 529,182.75 = 529,182.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,801.50/529,182.75 = 529,182.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,801.50x = 529,182.75 × 529,182.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,801.50x = 280,034,382,897.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,034,382,897.56/340,801.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821,693.52

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