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Finding the Third Proportional to 379,966.50 and 592,953.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 379,966.50 and 592,953.75 is: 925,329.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,966.50 : 592,953.75 = 592,953.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,966.50/592,953.75 = 592,953.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,966.50x = 592,953.75 × 592,953.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,966.50x = 351,594,149,639.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,594,149,639.06/379,966.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925,329.34

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