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Finding the Third Proportional to 371,769.75 and 590,955.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 371,769.75 and 590,955.75 is: 939,368.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,769.75 : 590,955.75 = 590,955.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,769.75/590,955.75 = 590,955.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,769.75x = 590,955.75 × 590,955.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,769.75x = 349,228,698,458.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,228,698,458.06/371,769.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939,368.25

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