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Finding the Third Proportional to 373,457 and 574,028

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Solution

The third proportional to 373,457 and 574,028 is: 882,318.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,457 : 574,028 = 574,028 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,457/574,028 = 574,028/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,457x = 574,028 × 574,028
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,457x = 329,508,144,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,508,144,784/373,457
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882,318.83

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