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Finding the Third Proportional to 351,017.50 and 684,539

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Solution

The third proportional to 351,017.50 and 684,539 is: 1,334,958.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,017.50 : 684,539 = 684,539 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,017.50/684,539 = 684,539/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,017.50x = 684,539 × 684,539
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,017.50x = 468,593,642,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,593,642,521/351,017.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334,958.06

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