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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,280 and 552,993

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,280 and 552,993 is: 814,861.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,280 : 552,993 = 552,993 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,280/552,993 = 552,993/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,280x = 552,993 × 552,993
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,280x = 305,801,258,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,801,258,049/375,280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814,861.59

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