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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,770 and 565,998

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,770 and 565,998 is: 850,263.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,770 : 565,998 = 565,998 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,770/565,998 = 565,998/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,770x = 565,998 × 565,998
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,770x = 320,353,736,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,353,736,004/376,770
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850,263.39

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