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Finding the Third Proportional to 347,611.50 and 761,643

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Solution

The third proportional to 347,611.50 and 761,643 is: 1,668,817.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,611.50 : 761,643 = 761,643 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,611.50/761,643 = 761,643/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,611.50x = 761,643 × 761,643
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,611.50x = 580,100,059,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,100,059,449/347,611.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668,817.23

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