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Finding the Third Proportional to 377,263.50 and 588,858.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 377,263.50 and 588,858.75 is: 919,131.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,263.50 : 588,858.75 = 588,858.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,263.50/588,858.75 = 588,858.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,263.50x = 588,858.75 × 588,858.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,263.50x = 346,754,627,451.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,754,627,451.56/377,263.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919,131.13

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