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Finding the Third Proportional to 374,872 and 599,562

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Solution

The third proportional to 374,872 and 599,562 is: 958,926.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,872 : 599,562 = 599,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,872/599,562 = 599,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,872x = 599,562 × 599,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,872x = 359,474,591,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,474,591,844/374,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958,926.23

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