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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,918 and 575,785

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,918 and 575,785 is: 881,916.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,918 : 575,785 = 575,785 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,918/575,785 = 575,785/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,918x = 575,785 × 575,785
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,918x = 331,528,366,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,528,366,225/375,918
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881,916.71

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