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Finding the Third Proportional to 359,806.50 and 775,663.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 359,806.50 and 775,663.50 is: 1,672,159.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,806.50 : 775,663.50 = 775,663.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,806.50/775,663.50 = 775,663.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,806.50x = 775,663.50 × 775,663.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,806.50x = 601,653,865,232.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,653,865,232.25/359,806.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672,159.52

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