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Finding the Third Proportional to 382,447.50 and 840,387

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Solution

The third proportional to 382,447.50 and 840,387 is: 1,846,659.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,447.50 : 840,387 = 840,387 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,447.50/840,387 = 840,387/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,447.50x = 840,387 × 840,387
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,447.50x = 706,250,309,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,250,309,769/382,447.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846,659.50

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