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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,367.75 and 809,784.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,367.75 and 809,784.50 is: 1,746,955.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,367.75 : 809,784.50 = 809,784.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,367.75/809,784.50 = 809,784.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,367.75x = 809,784.50 × 809,784.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,367.75x = 655,750,936,440.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,750,936,440.25/375,367.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746,955.98

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