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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,628.50 and 581,670

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,628.50 and 581,670 is: 900,730.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,628.50 : 581,670 = 581,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,628.50/581,670 = 581,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,628.50x = 581,670 × 581,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,628.50x = 338,339,988,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,339,988,900/375,628.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900,730.35

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