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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,445.50 and 827,525

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,445.50 and 827,525 is: 1,819,114.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,445.50 : 827,525 = 827,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,445.50/827,525 = 827,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,445.50x = 827,525 × 827,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,445.50x = 684,797,625,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,797,625,625/376,445.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,819,114.92

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