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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,057.50 and 791,335.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,057.50 and 791,335.50 is: 1,710,692.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,057.50 : 791,335.50 = 791,335.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,057.50/791,335.50 = 791,335.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,057.50x = 791,335.50 × 791,335.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,057.50x = 626,211,873,560.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,211,873,560.25/366,057.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710,692.65

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