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Finding the Third Proportional to 348,015.50 and 759,949

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Solution

The third proportional to 348,015.50 and 759,949 is: 1,659,473.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,015.50 : 759,949 = 759,949 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,015.50/759,949 = 759,949/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,015.50x = 759,949 × 759,949
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,015.50x = 577,522,482,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,522,482,601/348,015.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659,473.45

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