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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,471.75 and 777,544.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,471.75 and 777,544.50 is: 1,610,175.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,471.75 : 777,544.50 = 777,544.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,471.75/777,544.50 = 777,544.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,471.75x = 777,544.50 × 777,544.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,471.75x = 604,575,449,480.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,575,449,480.25/375,471.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610,175.60

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