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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,259.50 and 566,149.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,259.50 and 566,149.50 is: 854,142.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,259.50 : 566,149.50 = 566,149.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,259.50/566,149.50 = 566,149.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,259.50x = 566,149.50 × 566,149.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,259.50x = 320,525,256,350.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,525,256,350.25/375,259.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854,142.95

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