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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,753.50 and 804,529

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,753.50 and 804,529 is: 1,755,283.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,753.50 : 804,529 = 804,529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,753.50/804,529 = 804,529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,753.50x = 804,529 × 804,529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,753.50x = 647,266,911,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,266,911,841/368,753.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755,283.44

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