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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,771.48 and 569,533.78

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,771.48 and 569,533.78 is: 879,592.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,771.48 : 569,533.78 = 569,533.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,771.48/569,533.78 = 569,533.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,771.48x = 569,533.78 × 569,533.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,771.48x = 324,368,727,984.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,368,727,984.92/368,771.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879,592.76

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