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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,970 and 582,536

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,970 and 582,536 is: 902,593.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,970 : 582,536 = 582,536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,970/582,536 = 582,536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,970x = 582,536 × 582,536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,970x = 339,348,191,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,348,191,296/375,970
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902,593.80

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