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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,017.75 and 747,666.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,017.75 and 747,666.75 is: 1,588,003.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,017.75 : 747,666.75 = 747,666.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,017.75/747,666.75 = 747,666.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,017.75x = 747,666.75 × 747,666.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,017.75x = 559,005,569,055.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,005,569,055.56/352,017.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588,003.93

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