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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,913.50 and 575,777.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,913.50 and 575,777.25 is: 881,903.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,913.50 : 575,777.25 = 575,777.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,913.50/575,777.25 = 575,777.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,913.50x = 575,777.25 × 575,777.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,913.50x = 331,519,441,617.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,519,441,617.56/375,913.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881,903.53

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