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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,010 and 575,931

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,010 and 575,931 is: 882,148.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,010 : 575,931 = 575,931 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,010/575,931 = 575,931/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,010x = 575,931 × 575,931
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,010x = 331,696,516,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,696,516,761/376,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882,148.13

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