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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,064 and 804,615.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,064 and 804,615.50 is: 1,721,531.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,064 : 804,615.50 = 804,615.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,064/804,615.50 = 804,615.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,064x = 804,615.50 × 804,615.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,064x = 647,406,102,840.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,406,102,840.25/376,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721,531.71

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