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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,840 and 582,336

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,840 and 582,336 is: 902,286.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,840 : 582,336 = 582,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,840/582,336 = 582,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,840x = 582,336 × 582,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,840x = 339,115,216,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,115,216,896/375,840
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902,286.12

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