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Finding the Third Proportional to 370,096.50 and 795,261

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Solution

The third proportional to 370,096.50 and 795,261 is: 1,708,851.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,096.50 : 795,261 = 795,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,096.50/795,261 = 795,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,096.50x = 795,261 × 795,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,096.50x = 632,440,058,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,440,058,121/370,096.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708,851.77

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