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Finding the Third Proportional to 342,660.38 and 753,664.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 342,660.38 and 753,664.50 is: 1,657,647.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,660.38 : 753,664.50 = 753,664.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,660.38/753,664.50 = 753,664.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,660.38x = 753,664.50 × 753,664.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,660.38x = 568,010,178,560.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,010,178,560.25/342,660.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657,647.69

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