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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,393 and 570,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,393 and 570,572 is: 883,709.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,393 : 570,572 = 570,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,393/570,572 = 570,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,393x = 570,572 × 570,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,393x = 325,552,407,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,552,407,184/368,393
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883,709.54

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