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Finding the Third Proportional to 340,855.50 and 738,124.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 340,855.50 and 738,124.50 is: 1,598,412.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,855.50 : 738,124.50 = 738,124.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,855.50/738,124.50 = 738,124.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,855.50x = 738,124.50 × 738,124.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,855.50x = 544,827,777,500.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,827,777,500.25/340,855.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598,412.75

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