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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,500 and 809,988

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,500 and 809,988 is: 1,747,218.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,500 : 809,988 = 809,988 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,500/809,988 = 809,988/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,500x = 809,988 × 809,988
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,500x = 656,080,560,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,080,560,144/375,500
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747,218.54

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