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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,050.50 and 714,883.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,050.50 and 714,883.50 is: 1,459,956.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,050.50 : 714,883.50 = 714,883.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,050.50/714,883.50 = 714,883.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,050.50x = 714,883.50 × 714,883.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,050.50x = 511,058,418,572.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,058,418,572.25/350,050.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459,956.26

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