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Finding the Third Proportional to 373,410 and 565,755

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Solution

The third proportional to 373,410 and 565,755 is: 857,177.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,410 : 565,755 = 565,755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,410/565,755 = 565,755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,410x = 565,755 × 565,755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,410x = 320,078,720,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,078,720,025/373,410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857,177.69

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