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Finding the Third Proportional to 373,696 and 574,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 373,696 and 574,368 is: 882,799.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,696 : 574,368 = 574,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,696/574,368 = 574,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,696x = 574,368 × 574,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,696x = 329,898,599,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,898,599,424/373,696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882,799.39

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