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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,951 and 575,833.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,951 and 575,833.50 is: 881,987.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,951 : 575,833.50 = 575,833.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,951/575,833.50 = 575,833.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,951x = 575,833.50 × 575,833.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,951x = 331,584,219,722.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,584,219,722.25/375,951
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881,987.86

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