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Finding the Third Proportional to 374,163 and 570,584

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Solution

The third proportional to 374,163 and 570,584 is: 870,118.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,163 : 570,584 = 570,584 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,163/570,584 = 570,584/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,163x = 570,584 × 570,584
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,163x = 325,566,101,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,566,101,056/374,163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870,118.37

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