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Finding the Third Proportional to 377,760 and 570,279

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Solution

The third proportional to 377,760 and 570,279 is: 860,912.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,760 : 570,279 = 570,279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,760/570,279 = 570,279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,760x = 570,279 × 570,279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,760x = 325,218,137,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,218,137,841/377,760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860,912.05

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