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Finding the Third Proportional to 373,452 and 574,020

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Solution

The third proportional to 373,452 and 574,020 is: 882,306.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,452 : 574,020 = 574,020 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,452/574,020 = 574,020/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,452x = 574,020 × 574,020
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,452x = 329,498,960,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,498,960,400/373,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882,306.05

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