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Finding the Third Proportional to 359,637.75 and 775,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 359,637.75 and 775,368 is: 1,671,669.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,637.75 : 775,368 = 775,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,637.75/775,368 = 775,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,637.75x = 775,368 × 775,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,637.75x = 601,195,535,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,195,535,424/359,637.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671,669.72

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