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Finding the Third Proportional to 362,795.63 and 847,185.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 362,795.63 and 847,185.75 is: 1,978,314.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,795.63 : 847,185.75 = 847,185.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,795.63/847,185.75 = 847,185.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,795.63x = 847,185.75 × 847,185.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,795.63x = 717,723,695,003.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,723,695,003.06/362,795.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,978,314.09

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