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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,568 and 573,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,568 and 573,676 is: 873,956.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,568 : 573,676 = 573,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,568/573,676 = 573,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,568x = 573,676 × 573,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,568x = 329,104,152,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,104,152,976/376,568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873,956.77

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