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Finding the Third Proportional to 373,250 and 566,787

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Solution

The third proportional to 373,250 and 566,787 is: 860,676.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,250 : 566,787 = 566,787 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,250/566,787 = 566,787/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,250x = 566,787 × 566,787
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,250x = 321,247,503,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,247,503,369/373,250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860,676.50

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