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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,922 and 814,173.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,922 and 814,173.50 is: 1,763,340.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,922 : 814,173.50 = 814,173.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,922/814,173.50 = 814,173.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,922x = 814,173.50 × 814,173.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,922x = 662,878,488,102.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,878,488,102.25/375,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763,340.50

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