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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,848 and 575,679

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,848 and 575,679 is: 881,756.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,848 : 575,679 = 575,679 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,848/575,679 = 575,679/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,848x = 575,679 × 575,679
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,848x = 331,406,311,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,406,311,041/375,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881,756.22

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