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Finding the Third Proportional to 536,215.50 and 750,008.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 536,215.50 and 750,008.50 is: 1,049,042.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,215.50 : 750,008.50 = 750,008.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,215.50/750,008.50 = 750,008.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,215.50x = 750,008.50 × 750,008.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,215.50x = 562,512,750,072.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,512,750,072.25/536,215.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049,042.32

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