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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,655.75 and 771,638.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,655.75 and 771,638.75 is: 1,637,335.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,655.75 : 771,638.75 = 771,638.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,655.75/771,638.75 = 771,638.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,655.75x = 771,638.75 × 771,638.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,655.75x = 595,426,360,501.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,426,360,501.56/363,655.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637,335.20

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