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Finding the Third Proportional to 364,856.50 and 783,658.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 364,856.50 and 783,658.50 is: 1,683,184.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,856.50 : 783,658.50 = 783,658.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,856.50/783,658.50 = 783,658.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,856.50x = 783,658.50 × 783,658.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,856.50x = 614,120,644,622.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,120,644,622.25/364,856.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683,184.06

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