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Finding the Third Proportional to 347,580 and 510,091.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 347,580 and 510,091.50 is: 748,585.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,580 : 510,091.50 = 510,091.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,580/510,091.50 = 510,091.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,580x = 510,091.50 × 510,091.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,580x = 260,193,338,372.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,193,338,372.25/347,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,585.47

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