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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,957.50 and 819,363

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,957.50 and 819,363 is: 1,780,985.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,957.50 : 819,363 = 819,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,957.50/819,363 = 819,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,957.50x = 819,363 × 819,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,957.50x = 671,355,725,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,355,725,769/376,957.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,780,985.19

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