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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,594.38 and 590,956.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,594.38 and 590,956.88 is: 937,292.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,594.38 : 590,956.88 = 590,956.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,594.38/590,956.88 = 590,956.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,594.38x = 590,956.88 × 590,956.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,594.38x = 349,230,028,109.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,230,028,109.77/372,594.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937,292.81

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