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Finding the Third Proportional to 437,035.50 and 575,363.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 437,035.50 and 575,363.25 is: 757,473.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,035.50 : 575,363.25 = 575,363.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,035.50/575,363.25 = 575,363.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,035.50x = 575,363.25 × 575,363.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,035.50x = 331,042,869,450.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,042,869,450.56/437,035.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757,473.64

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