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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,553.50 and 572,788.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,553.50 and 572,788.50 is: 873,608.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,553.50 : 572,788.50 = 572,788.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,553.50/572,788.50 = 572,788.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,553.50x = 572,788.50 × 572,788.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,553.50x = 328,086,665,732.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,086,665,732.25/375,553.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873,608.33

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