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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,894 and 575,748

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,894 and 575,748 is: 881,859.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,894 : 575,748 = 575,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,894/575,748 = 575,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,894x = 575,748 × 575,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,894x = 331,485,759,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,485,759,504/375,894
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881,859.67

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