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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,931 and 575,804

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,931 and 575,804 is: 881,944.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,931 : 575,804 = 575,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,931/575,804 = 575,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,931x = 575,804 × 575,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,931x = 331,550,246,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,550,246,416/375,931
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881,944.42

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