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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,869 and 771,829.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,869 and 771,829.50 is: 1,646,233.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,869 : 771,829.50 = 771,829.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,869/771,829.50 = 771,829.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,869x = 771,829.50 × 771,829.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,869x = 595,720,777,070.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,720,777,070.25/361,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646,233.24

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