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Finding the Third Proportional to 767,382 and 1,278,892.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 767,382 and 1,278,892.50 is: 2,131,358.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,382 : 1,278,892.50 = 1,278,892.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,382/1,278,892.50 = 1,278,892.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,382x = 1,278,892.50 × 1,278,892.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,382x = 1,635,566,026,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,566,026,556.25/767,382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,131,358.34

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