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Finding the Third Proportional to 349,725 and 524,587.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 349,725 and 524,587.50 is: 786,881.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,725 : 524,587.50 = 524,587.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,725/524,587.50 = 524,587.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,725x = 524,587.50 × 524,587.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,725x = 275,192,045,156.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,192,045,156.25/349,725
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,881.25

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