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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,568 and 590,204

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,568 and 590,204 is: 934,972.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,568 : 590,204 = 590,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,568/590,204 = 590,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,568x = 590,204 × 590,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,568x = 348,340,761,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,340,761,616/372,568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934,972.30

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