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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,382.88 and 795,990.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,382.88 and 795,990.38 is: 1,743,617.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,382.88 : 795,990.38 = 795,990.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,382.88/795,990.38 = 795,990.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,382.88x = 795,990.38 × 795,990.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,382.88x = 633,600,677,092.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,600,677,092.64/363,382.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743,617.33

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