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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,733.50 and 790,425

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,733.50 and 790,425 is: 1,717,663.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,733.50 : 790,425 = 790,425 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,733.50/790,425 = 790,425/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,733.50x = 790,425 × 790,425
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,733.50x = 624,771,680,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,771,680,625/363,733.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717,663.29

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