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Finding the Third Proportional to 351,028.50 and 684,561

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Solution

The third proportional to 351,028.50 and 684,561 is: 1,335,002.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,028.50 : 684,561 = 684,561 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,028.50/684,561 = 684,561/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,028.50x = 684,561 × 684,561
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,028.50x = 468,623,762,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,623,762,721/351,028.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335,002.04

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