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Finding the Third Proportional to 785,509.50 and 1,691,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 785,509.50 and 1,691,304 is: 3,641,597.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,509.50 : 1,691,304 = 1,691,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,509.50/1,691,304 = 1,691,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,509.50x = 1,691,304 × 1,691,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,509.50x = 2,860,509,220,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,860,509,220,416/785,509.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641,597.23

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