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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,662.50 and 761,103

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,662.50 and 761,103 is: 1,651,952.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,662.50 : 761,103 = 761,103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,662.50/761,103 = 761,103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,662.50x = 761,103 × 761,103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,662.50x = 579,277,776,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,277,776,609/350,662.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651,952.45

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