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Finding the Third Proportional to 738,127.50 and 943,164

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Solution

The third proportional to 738,127.50 and 943,164 is: 1,205,155.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,127.50 : 943,164 = 943,164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,127.50/943,164 = 943,164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,127.50x = 943,164 × 943,164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,127.50x = 889,558,330,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,558,330,896/738,127.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205,155.38

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