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Finding the Third Proportional to 347,467.50 and 750,289.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 347,467.50 and 750,289.50 is: 1,620,106.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,467.50 : 750,289.50 = 750,289.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,467.50/750,289.50 = 750,289.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,467.50x = 750,289.50 × 750,289.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,467.50x = 562,934,333,810.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,934,333,810.25/347,467.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620,106.44

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