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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,290 and 576,423

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,290 and 576,423 is: 882,998.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,290 : 576,423 = 576,423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,290/576,423 = 576,423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,290x = 576,423 × 576,423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,290x = 332,263,474,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,263,474,929/376,290
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882,998.42

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