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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,232 and 561,821.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,232 and 561,821.75 is: 841,196.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,232 : 561,821.75 = 561,821.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,232/561,821.75 = 561,821.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,232x = 561,821.75 × 561,821.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,232x = 315,643,678,773.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,643,678,773.06/375,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841,196.06

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