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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,764.63 and 583,135.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,764.63 and 583,135.50 is: 912,229.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,764.63 : 583,135.50 = 583,135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,764.63/583,135.50 = 583,135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,764.63x = 583,135.50 × 583,135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,764.63x = 340,047,011,360.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,047,011,360.25/372,764.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912,229.83

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