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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,273.50 and 744,414.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,273.50 and 744,414.75 is: 1,533,888.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,273.50 : 744,414.75 = 744,414.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,273.50/744,414.75 = 744,414.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,273.50x = 744,414.75 × 744,414.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,273.50x = 554,153,320,017.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,153,320,017.56/361,273.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533,888.65

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