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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,732.50 and 785,718

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,732.50 and 785,718 is: 1,706,655.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,732.50 : 785,718 = 785,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,732.50/785,718 = 785,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,732.50x = 785,718 × 785,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,732.50x = 617,352,775,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,352,775,524/361,732.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706,655.54

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