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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,669.75 and 795,055.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,669.75 and 795,055.50 is: 1,738,151.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,669.75 : 795,055.50 = 795,055.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,669.75/795,055.50 = 795,055.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,669.75x = 795,055.50 × 795,055.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,669.75x = 632,113,248,080.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,113,248,080.25/363,669.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738,151.85

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