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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,336 and 575,354

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,336 and 575,354 is: 889,068.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,336 : 575,354 = 575,354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,336/575,354 = 575,354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,336x = 575,354 × 575,354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,336x = 331,032,225,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,032,225,316/372,336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889,068.54

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