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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,075 and 535,973.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,075 and 535,973.63 is: 765,894.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,075 : 535,973.63 = 535,973.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,075/535,973.63 = 535,973.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,075x = 535,973.63 × 535,973.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,075x = 287,267,726,695.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,267,726,695.64/375,075
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,894.09

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