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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,704.50 and 761,187

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,704.50 and 761,187 is: 1,652,119.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,704.50 : 761,187 = 761,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,704.50/761,187 = 761,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,704.50x = 761,187 × 761,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,704.50x = 579,405,648,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,405,648,969/350,704.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652,119.23

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