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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,543.19 and 791,037.14

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,543.19 and 791,037.14 is: 1,721,225.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,543.19 : 791,037.14 = 791,037.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,543.19/791,037.14 = 791,037.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,543.19x = 791,037.14 × 791,037.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,543.19x = 625,739,757,848.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,739,757,848.18/363,543.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721,225.37

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