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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,502.50 and 582,221.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,502.50 and 582,221.25 is: 902,741.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,502.50 : 582,221.25 = 582,221.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,502.50/582,221.25 = 582,221.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,502.50x = 582,221.25 × 582,221.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,502.50x = 338,981,583,951.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,981,583,951.56/375,502.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902,741.22

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