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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,904 and 573,911

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,904 and 573,911 is: 883,267.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,904 : 573,911 = 573,911 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,904/573,911 = 573,911/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,904x = 573,911 × 573,911
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,904x = 329,373,835,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,373,835,921/372,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883,267.10

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