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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,529 and 803,761.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,529 and 803,761.50 is: 1,753,003.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,529 : 803,761.50 = 803,761.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,529/803,761.50 = 803,761.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,529x = 803,761.50 × 803,761.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,529x = 646,032,548,882.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,032,548,882.25/368,529
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753,003.29

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