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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,531.59 and 791,363.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,531.59 and 791,363.25 is: 1,703,950.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,531.59 : 791,363.25 = 791,363.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,531.59/791,363.25 = 791,363.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,531.59x = 791,363.25 × 791,363.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,531.59x = 626,255,793,450.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,255,793,450.56/367,531.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703,950.91

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