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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,404.63 and 581,767.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,404.63 and 581,767.31 is: 901,569.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,404.63 : 581,767.31 = 581,767.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,404.63/581,767.31 = 581,767.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,404.63x = 581,767.31 × 581,767.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,404.63x = 338,453,205,893.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,453,205,893.47/375,404.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901,569.09

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