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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,594 and 795,880.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,594 and 795,880.50 is: 1,686,464.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,594 : 795,880.50 = 795,880.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,594/795,880.50 = 795,880.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,594x = 795,880.50 × 795,880.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,594x = 633,425,770,280.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,425,770,280.25/375,594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686,464.03

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