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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,052.63 and 804,583.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,052.63 and 804,583.13 is: 1,721,445.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,052.63 : 804,583.13 = 804,583.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,052.63/804,583.13 = 804,583.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,052.63x = 804,583.13 × 804,583.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,052.63x = 647,354,005,034.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,354,005,034.77/376,052.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721,445.25

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