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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,206 and 790,924.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,206 and 790,924.50 is: 1,731,869.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,206 : 790,924.50 = 790,924.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,206/790,924.50 = 790,924.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,206x = 790,924.50 × 790,924.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,206x = 625,561,564,700.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,561,564,700.25/361,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731,869.25

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