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Finding the Third Proportional to 379,003.50 and 829,221.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 379,003.50 and 829,221.75 is: 1,814,254.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,003.50 : 829,221.75 = 829,221.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,003.50/829,221.75 = 829,221.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,003.50x = 829,221.75 × 829,221.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,003.50x = 687,608,710,673.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,608,710,673.06/379,003.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814,254.25

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