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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,835.50 and 583,245.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,835.50 and 583,245.75 is: 912,401.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,835.50 : 583,245.75 = 583,245.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,835.50/583,245.75 = 583,245.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,835.50x = 583,245.75 × 583,245.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,835.50x = 340,175,604,893.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,175,604,893.06/372,835.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912,401.33

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