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Finding the Third Proportional to 362,332.50 and 787,095

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Solution

The third proportional to 362,332.50 and 787,095 is: 1,709,806.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,332.50 : 787,095 = 787,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,332.50/787,095 = 787,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,332.50x = 787,095 × 787,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,332.50x = 619,518,539,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,518,539,025/362,332.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709,806.71

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