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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,511.13 and 573,298.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,511.13 and 573,298.31 is: 882,311.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,511.13 : 573,298.31 = 573,298.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,511.13/573,298.31 = 573,298.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,511.13x = 573,298.31 × 573,298.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,511.13x = 328,670,955,115.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,670,955,115.35/372,511.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882,311.78

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