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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,525.97 and 573,621.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,525.97 and 573,621.75 is: 873,889.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,525.97 : 573,621.75 = 573,621.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,525.97/573,621.75 = 573,621.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,525.97x = 573,621.75 × 573,621.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,525.97x = 329,041,912,073.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,041,912,073.06/376,525.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873,889.03

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