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Finding the Third Proportional to 576,303.75 and 925,965

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Solution

The third proportional to 576,303.75 and 925,965 is: 1,487,776.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,303.75 : 925,965 = 925,965 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,303.75/925,965 = 925,965/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,303.75x = 925,965 × 925,965
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,303.75x = 857,411,181,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,411,181,225/576,303.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487,776.51

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