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Finding the Third Proportional to 348,285.38 and 711,330

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Solution

The third proportional to 348,285.38 and 711,330 is: 1,452,803.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,285.38 : 711,330 = 711,330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,285.38/711,330 = 711,330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,285.38x = 711,330 × 711,330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,285.38x = 505,990,368,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,990,368,900/348,285.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452,803.95

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