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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,671.50 and 725,386.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,671.50 and 725,386.50 is: 1,540,033.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,671.50 : 725,386.50 = 725,386.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,671.50/725,386.50 = 725,386.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,671.50x = 725,386.50 × 725,386.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,671.50x = 526,185,574,382.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,185,574,382.25/341,671.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540,033.55

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