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Finding the Third Proportional to 370,097.50 and 795,263

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Solution

The third proportional to 370,097.50 and 795,263 is: 1,708,855.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,097.50 : 795,263 = 795,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,097.50/795,263 = 795,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,097.50x = 795,263 × 795,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,097.50x = 632,443,239,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,443,239,169/370,097.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708,855.75

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