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Finding the Third Proportional to 373,346 and 574,186

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Solution

The third proportional to 373,346 and 574,186 is: 883,067.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,346 : 574,186 = 574,186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,346/574,186 = 574,186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,346x = 574,186 × 574,186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,346x = 329,689,562,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,689,562,596/373,346
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883,067.08

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