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Finding the Third Proportional to 370,849.50 and 800,829

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Solution

The third proportional to 370,849.50 and 800,829 is: 1,729,345.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,849.50 : 800,829 = 800,829 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,849.50/800,829 = 800,829/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,849.50x = 800,829 × 800,829
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,849.50x = 641,327,087,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,327,087,241/370,849.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729,345.97

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