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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,154 and 791,528.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,154 and 791,528.50 is: 1,711,076.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,154 : 791,528.50 = 791,528.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,154/791,528.50 = 791,528.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,154x = 791,528.50 × 791,528.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,154x = 626,517,366,312.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,517,366,312.25/366,154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711,076.12

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