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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,957.50 and 771,525

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,957.50 and 771,525 is: 1,686,466.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,957.50 : 771,525 = 771,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,957.50/771,525 = 771,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,957.50x = 771,525 × 771,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,957.50x = 595,250,825,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,250,825,625/352,957.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686,466.01

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