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Finding the Third Proportional to 348,668.63 and 750,507

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Solution

The third proportional to 348,668.63 and 750,507 is: 1,615,461.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,668.63 : 750,507 = 750,507 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,668.63/750,507 = 750,507/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,668.63x = 750,507 × 750,507
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,668.63x = 563,260,757,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,260,757,049/348,668.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615,461.55

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