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Finding the Third Proportional to 346,191.75 and 719,902.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 346,191.75 and 719,902.50 is: 1,497,030.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,191.75 : 719,902.50 = 719,902.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,191.75/719,902.50 = 719,902.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,191.75x = 719,902.50 × 719,902.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,191.75x = 518,259,609,506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,259,609,506.25/346,191.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497,030.50

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