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Finding the Third Proportional to 374,220 and 902,218.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 374,220 and 902,218.50 is: 2,175,186.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,220 : 902,218.50 = 902,218.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,220/902,218.50 = 902,218.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,220x = 902,218.50 × 902,218.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,220x = 813,998,221,742.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,998,221,742.25/374,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,175,186.31

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