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Finding the Third Proportional to 362,220.50 and 786,714.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 362,220.50 and 786,714.50 is: 1,708,682.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,220.50 : 786,714.50 = 786,714.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,220.50/786,714.50 = 786,714.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,220.50x = 786,714.50 × 786,714.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,220.50x = 618,919,704,510.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,919,704,510.25/362,220.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708,682.15

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