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Finding the Third Proportional to 373,366 and 574,212

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Solution

The third proportional to 373,366 and 574,212 is: 883,099.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,366 : 574,212 = 574,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,366/574,212 = 574,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,366x = 574,212 × 574,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,366x = 329,719,420,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,719,420,944/373,366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883,099.75

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