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Finding the Third Proportional to 362,812.50 and 847,219.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 362,812.50 and 847,219.50 is: 1,978,379.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,812.50 : 847,219.50 = 847,219.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,812.50/847,219.50 = 847,219.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,812.50x = 847,219.50 × 847,219.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,812.50x = 717,780,881,180.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,780,881,180.25/362,812.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,978,379.69

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