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Finding the Third Proportional to 364,501.50 and 795,330

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Solution

The third proportional to 364,501.50 and 795,330 is: 1,735,383.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,501.50 : 795,330 = 795,330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,501.50/795,330 = 795,330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,501.50x = 795,330 × 795,330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,501.50x = 632,549,808,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,549,808,900/364,501.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,735,383.28

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