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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,182 and 583,132.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,182 and 583,132.50 is: 903,933.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,182 : 583,132.50 = 583,132.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,182/583,132.50 = 583,132.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,182x = 583,132.50 × 583,132.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,182x = 340,043,512,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,043,512,556.25/376,182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903,933.50

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