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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,772 and 569,535.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,772 and 569,535.19 is: 879,595.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,772 : 569,535.19 = 569,535.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,772/569,535.19 = 569,535.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,772x = 569,535.19 × 569,535.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,772x = 324,370,329,800.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,370,329,800.66/368,772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879,595.87

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