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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,901.50 and 573,907.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,901.50 and 573,907.50 is: 883,262.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,901.50 : 573,907.50 = 573,907.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,901.50/573,907.50 = 573,907.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,901.50x = 573,907.50 × 573,907.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,901.50x = 329,369,818,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,369,818,556.25/372,901.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883,262.25

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