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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,537 and 590,152.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,537 and 590,152.50 is: 934,886.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,537 : 590,152.50 = 590,152.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,537/590,152.50 = 590,152.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,537x = 590,152.50 × 590,152.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,537x = 348,279,973,256.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,279,973,256.25/372,537
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934,886.93

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