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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,052.50 and 580,897.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,052.50 and 580,897.50 is: 899,719.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,052.50 : 580,897.50 = 580,897.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,052.50/580,897.50 = 580,897.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,052.50x = 580,897.50 × 580,897.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,052.50x = 337,441,905,506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,441,905,506.25/375,052.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899,719.12

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