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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,665 and 558,481.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,665 and 558,481.50 is: 828,060.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,665 : 558,481.50 = 558,481.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,665/558,481.50 = 558,481.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,665x = 558,481.50 × 558,481.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,665x = 311,901,585,842.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,901,585,842.25/376,665
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,060.97

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