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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,860 and 751,237.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,860 and 751,237.50 is: 1,599,381.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,860 : 751,237.50 = 751,237.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,860/751,237.50 = 751,237.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,860x = 751,237.50 × 751,237.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,860x = 564,357,781,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,357,781,406.25/352,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599,381.57

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