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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,281.50 and 745,735.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,281.50 and 745,735.50 is: 1,615,310.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,281.50 : 745,735.50 = 745,735.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,281.50/745,735.50 = 745,735.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,281.50x = 745,735.50 × 745,735.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,281.50x = 556,121,435,960.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,121,435,960.25/344,281.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615,310.25

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