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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,996 and 559,366

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,996 and 559,366 is: 838,857.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,996 : 559,366 = 559,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,996/559,366 = 559,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,996x = 559,366 × 559,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,996x = 312,890,321,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,890,321,956/372,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838,857.04

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