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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,795 and 777,748.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,795 and 777,748.50 is: 1,649,130.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,795 : 777,748.50 = 777,748.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,795/777,748.50 = 777,748.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,795x = 777,748.50 × 777,748.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,795x = 604,892,729,252.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,892,729,252.25/366,795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649,130.25

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