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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,722 and 812,491.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,722 and 812,491.50 is: 1,752,333.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,722 : 812,491.50 = 812,491.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,722/812,491.50 = 812,491.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,722x = 812,491.50 × 812,491.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,722x = 660,142,437,572.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,142,437,572.25/376,722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752,333.12

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