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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,914 and 575,778

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,914 and 575,778 is: 881,904.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,914 : 575,778 = 575,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,914/575,778 = 575,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,914x = 575,778 × 575,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,914x = 331,520,305,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,520,305,284/375,914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881,904.65

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