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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,520.91 and 573,612.89

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,520.91 and 573,612.89 is: 873,873.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,520.91 : 573,612.89 = 573,612.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,520.91/573,612.89 = 573,612.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,520.91x = 573,612.89 × 573,612.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,520.91x = 329,031,748,291.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,031,748,291.17/376,520.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873,873.78

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