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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,332 and 582,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,332 and 582,044 is: 902,601.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,332 : 582,044 = 582,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,332/582,044 = 582,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,332x = 582,044 × 582,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,332x = 338,775,217,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,775,217,936/375,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902,601.48

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