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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,788.50 and 535,225.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,788.50 and 535,225.50 is: 830,846.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,788.50 : 535,225.50 = 535,225.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,788.50/535,225.50 = 535,225.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,788.50x = 535,225.50 × 535,225.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,788.50x = 286,466,335,850.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,466,335,850.25/344,788.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830,846.55

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