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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,965.13 and 796,068

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,965.13 and 796,068 is: 1,717,572.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,965.13 : 796,068 = 796,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,965.13/796,068 = 796,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,965.13x = 796,068 × 796,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,965.13x = 633,724,260,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,724,260,624/368,965.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717,572.25

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