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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,774.44 and 569,539.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,774.44 and 569,539.69 is: 879,603.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,774.44 : 569,539.69 = 569,539.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,774.44/569,539.69 = 569,539.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,774.44x = 569,539.69 × 569,539.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,774.44x = 324,375,455,637.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,375,455,637.60/368,774.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879,603.96

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