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Finding the Third Proportional to 738,121.50 and 943,155

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Solution

The third proportional to 738,121.50 and 943,155 is: 1,205,142.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,121.50 : 943,155 = 943,155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,121.50/943,155 = 943,155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,121.50x = 943,155 × 943,155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,121.50x = 889,541,354,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,541,354,025/738,121.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205,142.18

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