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Finding the Third Proportional to 349,663.50 and 750,303

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Solution

The third proportional to 349,663.50 and 750,303 is: 1,609,989.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,663.50 : 750,303 = 750,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,663.50/750,303 = 750,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,663.50x = 750,303 × 750,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,663.50x = 562,954,591,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,954,591,809/349,663.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609,989.58

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