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Finding the Third Proportional to 364,555.69 and 787,269.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 364,555.69 and 787,269.38 is: 1,700,132.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,555.69 : 787,269.38 = 787,269.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,555.69/787,269.38 = 787,269.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,555.69x = 787,269.38 × 787,269.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,555.69x = 619,793,068,812.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,793,068,812.89/364,555.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700,132.76

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