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Finding the Third Proportional to 351,483.50 and 727,889

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Solution

The third proportional to 351,483.50 and 727,889 is: 1,507,389.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,483.50 : 727,889 = 727,889 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,483.50/727,889 = 727,889/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,483.50x = 727,889 × 727,889
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,483.50x = 529,822,396,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,822,396,321/351,483.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507,389.10

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