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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,651.50 and 832,339.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,651.50 and 832,339.50 is: 1,964,514.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,651.50 : 832,339.50 = 832,339.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,651.50/832,339.50 = 832,339.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,651.50x = 832,339.50 × 832,339.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,651.50x = 692,789,043,260.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,789,043,260.25/352,651.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,964,514.66

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