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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,040 and 575,968

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,040 and 575,968 is: 882,191.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,040 : 575,968 = 575,968 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,040/575,968 = 575,968/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,040x = 575,968 × 575,968
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,040x = 331,739,137,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,739,137,024/376,040
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882,191.09

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