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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,030 and 562,585.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,030 and 562,585.50 is: 843,939.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,030 : 562,585.50 = 562,585.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,030/562,585.50 = 562,585.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,030x = 562,585.50 × 562,585.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,030x = 316,502,444,810.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,502,444,810.25/375,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843,939.00

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