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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,560.50 and 791,438

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,560.50 and 791,438 is: 1,704,138.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,560.50 : 791,438 = 791,438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,560.50/791,438 = 791,438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,560.50x = 791,438 × 791,438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,560.50x = 626,374,107,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,374,107,844/367,560.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704,138.80

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