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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,168.50 and 738,158.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,168.50 and 738,158.50 is: 1,583,172.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,168.50 : 738,158.50 = 738,158.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,168.50/738,158.50 = 738,158.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,168.50x = 738,158.50 × 738,158.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,168.50x = 544,877,971,122.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,877,971,122.25/344,168.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583,172.11

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