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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,771.77 and 569,534.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,771.77 and 569,534.91 is: 879,595.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,771.77 : 569,534.91 = 569,534.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,771.77/569,534.91 = 569,534.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,771.77x = 569,534.91 × 569,534.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,771.77x = 324,370,009,437.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,370,009,437.20/368,771.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879,595.56

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