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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,178.50 and 561,735

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,178.50 and 561,735 is: 841,056.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,178.50 : 561,735 = 561,735 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,178.50/561,735 = 561,735/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,178.50x = 561,735 × 561,735
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,178.50x = 315,546,210,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,546,210,225/375,178.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841,056.22

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