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Finding the Third Proportional to 374,322 and 575,942

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Solution

The third proportional to 374,322 and 575,942 is: 886,160.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,322 : 575,942 = 575,942 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,322/575,942 = 575,942/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,322x = 575,942 × 575,942
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,322x = 331,709,187,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,709,187,364/374,322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886,160.01

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