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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,063.50 and 804,615

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,063.50 and 804,615 is: 1,721,531.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,063.50 : 804,615 = 804,615 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,063.50/804,615 = 804,615/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,063.50x = 804,615 × 804,615
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,063.50x = 647,405,298,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,405,298,225/376,063.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721,531.86

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