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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,351.13 and 787,036.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,351.13 and 787,036.50 is: 1,714,195.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,351.13 : 787,036.50 = 787,036.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,351.13/787,036.50 = 787,036.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,351.13x = 787,036.50 × 787,036.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,351.13x = 619,426,452,332.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,426,452,332.25/361,351.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714,195.44

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