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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,040 and 500,988

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,040 and 500,988 is: 669,232.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,040 : 500,988 = 500,988 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,040/500,988 = 500,988/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,040x = 500,988 × 500,988
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,040x = 250,988,976,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,988,976,144/375,040
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,232.55

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