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Finding the Third Proportional to 362,274.75 and 796,261.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 362,274.75 and 796,261.50 is: 1,750,142.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,274.75 : 796,261.50 = 796,261.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,274.75/796,261.50 = 796,261.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,274.75x = 796,261.50 × 796,261.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,274.75x = 634,032,376,382.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,032,376,382.25/362,274.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750,142.33

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