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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,906 and 573,914

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,906 and 573,914 is: 883,271.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,906 : 573,914 = 573,914 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,906/573,914 = 573,914/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,906x = 573,914 × 573,914
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,906x = 329,377,279,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,377,279,396/372,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883,271.60

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