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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,751.38 and 804,524.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,751.38 and 804,524.63 is: 1,755,274.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,751.38 : 804,524.63 = 804,524.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,751.38/804,524.63 = 804,524.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,751.38x = 804,524.63 × 804,524.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,751.38x = 647,259,872,231.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,259,872,231.39/368,751.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755,274.46

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