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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,277.31 and 791,769.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,277.31 and 791,769.56 is: 1,711,542.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,277.31 : 791,769.56 = 791,769.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,277.31/791,769.56 = 791,769.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,277.31x = 791,769.56 × 791,769.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,277.31x = 626,899,040,101.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,899,040,101.44/366,277.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711,542.10

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