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Finding the Third Proportional to 374,884 and 573,462

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Solution

The third proportional to 374,884 and 573,462 is: 877,227.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,884 : 573,462 = 573,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,884/573,462 = 573,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,884x = 573,462 × 573,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,884x = 328,858,665,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,858,665,444/374,884
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877,227.80

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