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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,578 and 573,687

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,578 and 573,687 is: 873,967.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,578 : 573,687 = 573,687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,578/573,687 = 573,687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,578x = 573,687 × 573,687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,578x = 329,116,773,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,116,773,969/376,578
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873,967.08

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