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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,823 and 581,671.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,823 and 581,671.50 is: 900,268.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,823 : 581,671.50 = 581,671.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,823/581,671.50 = 581,671.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,823x = 581,671.50 × 581,671.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,823x = 338,341,733,912.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,341,733,912.25/375,823
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900,268.83

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