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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,221.50 and 794,457

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,221.50 and 794,457 is: 1,714,082.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,221.50 : 794,457 = 794,457 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,221.50/794,457 = 794,457/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,221.50x = 794,457 × 794,457
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,221.50x = 631,161,924,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,161,924,849/368,221.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714,082.22

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