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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,210.50 and 761,850

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,210.50 and 761,850 is: 1,647,921.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,210.50 : 761,850 = 761,850 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,210.50/761,850 = 761,850/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,210.50x = 761,850 × 761,850
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,210.50x = 580,415,422,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,415,422,500/352,210.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,647,921.97

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