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Finding the Third Proportional to 347,716.50 and 761,872.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 347,716.50 and 761,872.50 is: 1,669,318.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,716.50 : 761,872.50 = 761,872.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,716.50/761,872.50 = 761,872.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,716.50x = 761,872.50 × 761,872.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,716.50x = 580,449,706,256.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,449,706,256.25/347,716.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669,318.85

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