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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,372 and 581,717.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,372 and 581,717.25 is: 901,492.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,372 : 581,717.25 = 581,717.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,372/581,717.25 = 581,717.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,372x = 581,717.25 × 581,717.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,372x = 338,394,958,947.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,394,958,947.56/375,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901,492.28

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