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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,364.50 and 805,209

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,364.50 and 805,209 is: 1,760,108.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,364.50 : 805,209 = 805,209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,364.50/805,209 = 805,209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,364.50x = 805,209 × 805,209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,364.50x = 648,361,533,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,361,533,681/368,364.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760,108.63

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