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Finding the Third Proportional to 354,987.50 and 764,103.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 354,987.50 and 764,103.50 is: 1,644,717.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,987.50 : 764,103.50 = 764,103.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,987.50/764,103.50 = 764,103.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,987.50x = 764,103.50 × 764,103.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,987.50x = 583,854,158,712.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,854,158,712.25/354,987.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644,717.51

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