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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,754 and 571,787

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,754 and 571,787 is: 889,019.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,754 : 571,787 = 571,787 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,754/571,787 = 571,787/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,754x = 571,787 × 571,787
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,754x = 326,940,373,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,940,373,369/367,754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889,019.22

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