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Finding the Third Proportional to 380,364.50 and 803,169.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 380,364.50 and 803,169.75 is: 1,695,956.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,364.50 : 803,169.75 = 803,169.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,364.50/803,169.75 = 803,169.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,364.50x = 803,169.75 × 803,169.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,364.50x = 645,081,647,315.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,081,647,315.06/380,364.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695,956.50

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