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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,610.50 and 581,640.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,610.50 and 581,640.75 is: 900,682.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,610.50 : 581,640.75 = 581,640.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,610.50/581,640.75 = 581,640.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,610.50x = 581,640.75 × 581,640.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,610.50x = 338,305,962,060.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,305,962,060.56/375,610.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900,682.92

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