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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,042.50 and 575,979.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,042.50 and 575,979.75 is: 882,221.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,042.50 : 575,979.75 = 575,979.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,042.50/575,979.75 = 575,979.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,042.50x = 575,979.75 × 575,979.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,042.50x = 331,752,672,410.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,752,672,410.06/376,042.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882,221.22

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