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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,512 and 723,687.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,512 and 723,687.75 is: 1,485,691.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,512 : 723,687.75 = 723,687.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,512/723,687.75 = 723,687.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,512x = 723,687.75 × 723,687.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,512x = 523,723,959,500.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,723,959,500.06/352,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485,691.15

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