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Finding the Third Proportional to 370,041 and 796,213.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 370,041 and 796,213.50 is: 1,713,204.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,041 : 796,213.50 = 796,213.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,041/796,213.50 = 796,213.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,041x = 796,213.50 × 796,213.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,041x = 633,955,937,582.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,955,937,582.25/370,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,713,204.58

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