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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,388.75 and 570,565.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,388.75 and 570,565.13 is: 883,698.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,388.75 : 570,565.13 = 570,565.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,388.75/570,565.13 = 570,565.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,388.75x = 570,565.13 × 570,565.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,388.75x = 325,544,561,866.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,544,561,866.27/368,388.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883,698.44

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