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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,752 and 571,783.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,752 and 571,783.50 is: 889,013.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,752 : 571,783.50 = 571,783.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,752/571,783.50 = 571,783.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,752x = 571,783.50 × 571,783.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,752x = 326,936,370,872.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,936,370,872.25/367,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889,013.17

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