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Finding the Third Proportional to 349,740 and 524,614.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 349,740 and 524,614.50 is: 786,928.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,740 : 524,614.50 = 524,614.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,740/524,614.50 = 524,614.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,740x = 524,614.50 × 524,614.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,740x = 275,220,373,610.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,220,373,610.25/349,740
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,928.50

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