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Finding the Third Proportional to 347,445.28 and 750,249

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Solution

The third proportional to 347,445.28 and 750,249 is: 1,620,035.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,445.28 : 750,249 = 750,249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,445.28/750,249 = 750,249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,445.28x = 750,249 × 750,249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,445.28x = 562,873,562,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,873,562,001/347,445.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620,035.13

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