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Finding the Third Proportional to 385,663.50 and 837,663.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 385,663.50 and 837,663.75 is: 1,819,411.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385,663.50 : 837,663.75 = 837,663.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385,663.50/837,663.75 = 837,663.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385,663.50x = 837,663.75 × 837,663.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385,663.50x = 701,680,558,064.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,680,558,064.06/385,663.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,819,411.37

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