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Finding the Third Proportional to 389,289.75 and 844,675.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 389,289.75 and 844,675.50 is: 1,832,765.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,289.75 : 844,675.50 = 844,675.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,289.75/844,675.50 = 844,675.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,289.75x = 844,675.50 × 844,675.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,289.75x = 713,476,700,300.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,476,700,300.25/389,289.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832,765.18

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