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Finding the Third Proportional to 374,694 and 571,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 374,694 and 571,368 is: 871,274.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,694 : 571,368 = 571,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,694/571,368 = 571,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,694x = 571,368 × 571,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,694x = 326,461,391,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,461,391,424/374,694
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871,274.67

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