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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,372 and 809,788.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,372 and 809,788.50 is: 1,746,953.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,372 : 809,788.50 = 809,788.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,372/809,788.50 = 809,788.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,372x = 809,788.50 × 809,788.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,372x = 655,757,414,732.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,757,414,732.25/375,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746,953.46

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