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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,951.38 and 581,736.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,951.38 and 581,736.94 is: 900,163.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,951.38 : 581,736.94 = 581,736.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,951.38/581,736.94 = 581,736.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,951.38x = 581,736.94 × 581,736.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,951.38x = 338,417,864,451.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,417,864,451.88/375,951.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900,163.92

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