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Finding the Third Proportional to 370,095 and 796,324.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 370,095 and 796,324.50 is: 1,713,432.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,095 : 796,324.50 = 796,324.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,095/796,324.50 = 796,324.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,095x = 796,324.50 × 796,324.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,095x = 634,132,709,300.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,132,709,300.25/370,095
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,713,432.25

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