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Finding the Third Proportional to 347,552.50 and 761,535

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Solution

The third proportional to 347,552.50 and 761,535 is: 1,668,627.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,552.50 : 761,535 = 761,535 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,552.50/761,535 = 761,535/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,552.50x = 761,535 × 761,535
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,552.50x = 579,935,556,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,935,556,225/347,552.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668,627.20

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