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Finding the Third Proportional to 362,364 and 771,505.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 362,364 and 771,505.50 is: 1,642,604.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,364 : 771,505.50 = 771,505.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,364/771,505.50 = 771,505.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,364x = 771,505.50 × 771,505.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,364x = 595,220,736,530.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,220,736,530.25/362,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642,604.50

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