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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,901.50 and 570,188.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,901.50 and 570,188.25 is: 871,851.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,901.50 : 570,188.25 = 570,188.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,901.50/570,188.25 = 570,188.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,901.50x = 570,188.25 × 570,188.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,901.50x = 325,114,640,438.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,114,640,438.06/372,901.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871,851.25

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