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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,519.50 and 791,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,519.50 and 791,344 is: 1,703,924.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,519.50 : 791,344 = 791,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,519.50/791,344 = 791,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,519.50x = 791,344 × 791,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,519.50x = 626,225,326,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,225,326,336/367,519.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703,924.08

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