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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,366.38 and 809,779.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,366.38 and 809,779.50 is: 1,746,940.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,366.38 : 809,779.50 = 809,779.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,366.38/809,779.50 = 809,779.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,366.38x = 809,779.50 × 809,779.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,366.38x = 655,742,838,620.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,742,838,620.25/375,366.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746,940.81

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