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Finding the Third Proportional to 373,171.50 and 795,129

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Solution

The third proportional to 373,171.50 and 795,129 is: 1,694,207.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,171.50 : 795,129 = 795,129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,171.50/795,129 = 795,129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,171.50x = 795,129 × 795,129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,171.50x = 632,230,126,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,230,126,641/373,171.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694,207.96

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