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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,008 and 811,933.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,008 and 811,933.50 is: 1,753,249.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,008 : 811,933.50 = 811,933.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,008/811,933.50 = 811,933.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,008x = 811,933.50 × 811,933.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,008x = 659,236,008,422.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,236,008,422.25/376,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753,249.95

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