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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,004.53 and 811,927.55

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,004.53 and 811,927.55 is: 1,753,240.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,004.53 : 811,927.55 = 811,927.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,004.53/811,927.55 = 811,927.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,004.53x = 811,927.55 × 811,927.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,004.53x = 659,226,341,374.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,226,341,374.46/376,004.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753,240.42

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