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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,875 and 820,181.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,875 and 820,181.25 is: 1,784,934.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,875 : 820,181.25 = 820,181.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,875/820,181.25 = 820,181.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,875x = 820,181.25 × 820,181.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,875x = 672,697,282,851.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,697,282,851.56/376,875
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,784,934.75

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