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Finding the Third Proportional to 377,272.69 and 570,786.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 377,272.69 and 570,786.75 is: 863,559.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,272.69 : 570,786.75 = 570,786.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,272.69/570,786.75 = 570,786.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,272.69x = 570,786.75 × 570,786.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,272.69x = 325,797,513,975.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,797,513,975.56/377,272.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863,559.77

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