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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,363 and 781,789.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,363 and 781,789.50 is: 1,628,276.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,363 : 781,789.50 = 781,789.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,363/781,789.50 = 781,789.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,363x = 781,789.50 × 781,789.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,363x = 611,194,822,310.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,194,822,310.25/375,363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628,276.69

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