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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,063.50 and 760,243.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,063.50 and 760,243.50 is: 1,641,664.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,063.50 : 760,243.50 = 760,243.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,063.50/760,243.50 = 760,243.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,063.50x = 760,243.50 × 760,243.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,063.50x = 577,970,179,292.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,970,179,292.25/352,063.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641,664.58

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