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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,391 and 516,802.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,391 and 516,802.50 is: 782,342.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,391 : 516,802.50 = 516,802.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,391/516,802.50 = 516,802.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,391x = 516,802.50 × 516,802.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,391x = 267,084,824,006.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,084,824,006.25/341,391
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,342.90

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