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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,063.38 and 591,325.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,063.38 and 591,325.31 is: 939,801.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,063.38 : 591,325.31 = 591,325.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,063.38/591,325.31 = 591,325.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,063.38x = 591,325.31 × 591,325.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,063.38x = 349,665,625,203.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,665,625,203.22/372,063.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939,801.25

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