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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,707.50 and 540,391.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,707.50 and 540,391.50 is: 854,599.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,707.50 : 540,391.50 = 540,391.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,707.50/540,391.50 = 540,391.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,707.50x = 540,391.50 × 540,391.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,707.50x = 292,022,973,272.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,022,973,272.25/341,707.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854,599.25

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