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Finding the Third Proportional to 362,250 and 795,861

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Solution

The third proportional to 362,250 and 795,861 is: 1,748,501.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,250 : 795,861 = 795,861 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,250/795,861 = 795,861/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,250x = 795,861 × 795,861
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,250x = 633,394,731,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,394,731,321/362,250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748,501.67

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