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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,034.50 and 808,708.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,034.50 and 808,708.50 is: 1,743,864.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,034.50 : 808,708.50 = 808,708.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,034.50/808,708.50 = 808,708.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,034.50x = 808,708.50 × 808,708.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,034.50x = 654,009,437,972.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,009,437,972.25/375,034.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743,864.73

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