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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,930 and 582,983.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,930 and 582,983.75 is: 904,078.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,930 : 582,983.75 = 582,983.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,930/582,983.75 = 582,983.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,930x = 582,983.75 × 582,983.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,930x = 339,870,052,764.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,870,052,764.06/375,930
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904,078.03

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