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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,550 and 587,055

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,550 and 587,055 is: 915,239.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,550 : 587,055 = 587,055 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,550/587,055 = 587,055/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,550x = 587,055 × 587,055
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,550x = 344,633,573,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,633,573,025/376,550
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915,239.87

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