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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,042.50 and 804,573

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,042.50 and 804,573 is: 1,721,448.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,042.50 : 804,573 = 804,573 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,042.50/804,573 = 804,573/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,042.50x = 804,573 × 804,573
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,042.50x = 647,337,712,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,337,712,329/376,042.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721,448.27

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