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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,912 and 581,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,912 and 581,676 is: 900,069.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,912 : 581,676 = 581,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,912/581,676 = 581,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,912x = 581,676 × 581,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,912x = 338,346,968,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,346,968,976/375,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900,069.61

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