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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,061 and 794,116.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,061 and 794,116.50 is: 1,713,360.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,061 : 794,116.50 = 794,116.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,061/794,116.50 = 794,116.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,061x = 794,116.50 × 794,116.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,061x = 630,621,015,572.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,621,015,572.25/368,061
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,713,360.06

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