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Finding the Third Proportional to 362,278.50 and 796,267.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 362,278.50 and 796,267.50 is: 1,750,150.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,278.50 : 796,267.50 = 796,267.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,278.50/796,267.50 = 796,267.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,278.50x = 796,267.50 × 796,267.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,278.50x = 634,041,931,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,041,931,556.25/362,278.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750,150.59

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