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Finding the Third Proportional to 348,922.50 and 755,811.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 348,922.50 and 755,811.75 is: 1,637,187.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,922.50 : 755,811.75 = 755,811.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,922.50/755,811.75 = 755,811.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,922.50x = 755,811.75 × 755,811.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,922.50x = 571,251,401,438.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,251,401,438.06/348,922.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637,187.06

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