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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,335 and 575,352.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,335 and 575,352.50 is: 889,066.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,335 : 575,352.50 = 575,352.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,335/575,352.50 = 575,352.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,335x = 575,352.50 × 575,352.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,335x = 331,030,499,256.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,030,499,256.25/372,335
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889,066.30

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