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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,772.50 and 662,269.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,772.50 and 662,269.50 is: 1,167,197.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,772.50 : 662,269.50 = 662,269.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,772.50/662,269.50 = 662,269.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,772.50x = 662,269.50 × 662,269.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,772.50x = 438,600,890,630.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,600,890,630.25/375,772.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167,197.95

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