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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,617 and 581,651

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,617 and 581,651 is: 900,699.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,617 : 581,651 = 581,651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,617/581,651 = 581,651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,617x = 581,651 × 581,651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,617x = 338,317,885,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,317,885,801/375,617
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900,699.08

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