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Finding the Third Proportional to 373,341 and 574,179

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Solution

The third proportional to 373,341 and 574,179 is: 883,057.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,341 : 574,179 = 574,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,341/574,179 = 574,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,341x = 574,179 × 574,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,341x = 329,681,524,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,681,524,041/373,341
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883,057.38

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