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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,053 and 562,620

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,053 and 562,620 is: 843,990.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,053 : 562,620 = 562,620 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,053/562,620 = 562,620/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,053x = 562,620 × 562,620
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,053x = 316,541,264,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,541,264,400/375,053
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843,990.75

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