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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,234 and 561,824.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,234 and 561,824.75 is: 841,200.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,234 : 561,824.75 = 561,824.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,234/561,824.75 = 561,824.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,234x = 561,824.75 × 561,824.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,234x = 315,647,049,712.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,647,049,712.56/375,234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841,200.56

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