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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,469 and 785,163.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,469 and 785,163.25 is: 1,705,488.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,469 : 785,163.25 = 785,163.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,469/785,163.25 = 785,163.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,469x = 785,163.25 × 785,163.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,469x = 616,481,329,150.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,481,329,150.56/361,469
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705,488.79

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