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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,909.75 and 581,667.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,909.75 and 581,667.75 is: 900,049.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,909.75 : 581,667.75 = 581,667.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,909.75/581,667.75 = 581,667.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,909.75x = 581,667.75 × 581,667.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,909.75x = 338,337,371,390.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,337,371,390.06/375,909.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900,049.47

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