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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,529 and 576,417

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,529 and 576,417 is: 884,769.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,529 : 576,417 = 576,417 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,529/576,417 = 576,417/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,529x = 576,417 × 576,417
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,529x = 332,256,557,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,256,557,889/375,529
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884,769.37

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