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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,808.50 and 812,651.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,808.50 and 812,651.50 is: 1,752,620.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,808.50 : 812,651.50 = 812,651.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,808.50/812,651.50 = 812,651.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,808.50x = 812,651.50 × 812,651.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,808.50x = 660,402,460,452.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,402,460,452.25/376,808.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752,620.92

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