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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,353.50 and 747,679.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,353.50 and 747,679.50 is: 1,623,403.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,353.50 : 747,679.50 = 747,679.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,353.50/747,679.50 = 747,679.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,353.50x = 747,679.50 × 747,679.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,353.50x = 559,024,634,720.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,024,634,720.25/344,353.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623,403.38

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