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Finding the Third Proportional to 364,227.25 and 792,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 364,227.25 and 792,252 is: 1,723,273.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,227.25 : 792,252 = 792,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,227.25/792,252 = 792,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,227.25x = 792,252 × 792,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,227.25x = 627,663,231,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,663,231,504/364,227.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723,273.67

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