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Finding the Third Proportional to 348,028.50 and 759,975

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Solution

The third proportional to 348,028.50 and 759,975 is: 1,659,525.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,028.50 : 759,975 = 759,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,028.50/759,975 = 759,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,028.50x = 759,975 × 759,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,028.50x = 577,562,000,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,562,000,625/348,028.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659,525.01

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