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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,093.50 and 760,299

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,093.50 and 760,299 is: 1,641,764.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,093.50 : 760,299 = 760,299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,093.50/760,299 = 760,299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,093.50x = 760,299 × 760,299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,093.50x = 578,054,569,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,054,569,401/352,093.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641,764.39

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