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Finding the Third Proportional to 347,929.50 and 538,729.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 347,929.50 and 538,729.50 is: 834,161.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,929.50 : 538,729.50 = 538,729.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,929.50/538,729.50 = 538,729.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,929.50x = 538,729.50 × 538,729.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,929.50x = 290,229,474,170.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,229,474,170.25/347,929.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834,161.73

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