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Finding the Third Proportional to 373,392 and 593,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 373,392 and 593,676 is: 943,917.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,392 : 593,676 = 593,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,392/593,676 = 593,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,392x = 593,676 × 593,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,392x = 352,451,192,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,451,192,976/373,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943,917.37

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