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Finding the Third Proportional to 356,938 and 573,999

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Solution

The third proportional to 356,938 and 573,999 is: 923,059.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,938 : 573,999 = 573,999 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,938/573,999 = 573,999/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,938x = 573,999 × 573,999
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,938x = 329,474,852,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,474,852,001/356,938
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923,059.05

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