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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,957 and 575,842.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,957 and 575,842.50 is: 882,001.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,957 : 575,842.50 = 575,842.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,957/575,842.50 = 575,842.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,957x = 575,842.50 × 575,842.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,957x = 331,594,584,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,594,584,806.25/375,957
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882,001.36

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