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Finding the Third Proportional to 797,366.50 and 1,705,379

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Solution

The third proportional to 797,366.50 and 1,705,379 is: 3,647,403.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,366.50 : 1,705,379 = 1,705,379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,366.50/1,705,379 = 1,705,379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,366.50x = 1,705,379 × 1,705,379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,366.50x = 2,908,317,533,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,908,317,533,641/797,366.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647,403.71

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