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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,742.50 and 565,114.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,742.50 and 565,114.50 is: 847,672.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,742.50 : 565,114.50 = 565,114.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,742.50/565,114.50 = 565,114.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,742.50x = 565,114.50 × 565,114.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,742.50x = 319,354,398,110.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,354,398,110.25/376,742.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847,672.88

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