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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,155 and 771,675.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,155 and 771,675.50 is: 1,626,314.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,155 : 771,675.50 = 771,675.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,155/771,675.50 = 771,675.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,155x = 771,675.50 × 771,675.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,155x = 595,483,077,300.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,483,077,300.25/366,155
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626,314.20

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