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Finding the Third Proportional to 364,108.50 and 792,129

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Solution

The third proportional to 364,108.50 and 792,129 is: 1,723,300.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,108.50 : 792,129 = 792,129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,108.50/792,129 = 792,129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,108.50x = 792,129 × 792,129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,108.50x = 627,468,352,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,468,352,641/364,108.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723,300.48

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