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Finding the Third Proportional to 347,287.50 and 760,984.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 347,287.50 and 760,984.88 is: 1,667,488.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,287.50 : 760,984.88 = 760,984.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,287.50/760,984.88 = 760,984.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,287.50x = 760,984.88 × 760,984.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,287.50x = 579,097,979,978.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,097,979,978.77/347,287.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667,488.69

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