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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,966 and 811,858.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,966 and 811,858.50 is: 1,753,121.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,966 : 811,858.50 = 811,858.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,966/811,858.50 = 811,858.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,966x = 811,858.50 × 811,858.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,966x = 659,114,224,022.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,114,224,022.25/375,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753,121.89

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