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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,341.25 and 575,361

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,341.25 and 575,361 is: 889,077.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,341.25 : 575,361 = 575,361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,341.25/575,361 = 575,361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,341.25x = 575,361 × 575,361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,341.25x = 331,040,280,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,040,280,321/372,341.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889,077.64

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