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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,548 and 587,052

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,548 and 587,052 is: 915,235.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,548 : 587,052 = 587,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,548/587,052 = 587,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,548x = 587,052 × 587,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,548x = 344,630,050,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,630,050,704/376,548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915,235.38

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