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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,521 and 573,606

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,521 and 573,606 is: 873,852.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,521 : 573,606 = 573,606 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,521/573,606 = 573,606/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,521x = 573,606 × 573,606
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,521x = 329,023,843,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,023,843,236/376,521
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873,852.57

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