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Finding the Third Proportional to 348,040.50 and 759,999

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Solution

The third proportional to 348,040.50 and 759,999 is: 1,659,572.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,040.50 : 759,999 = 759,999 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,040.50/759,999 = 759,999/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,040.50x = 759,999 × 759,999
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,040.50x = 577,598,480,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,598,480,001/348,040.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659,572.61

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