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Finding the Third Proportional to 377,787 and 570,316.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 377,787 and 570,316.50 is: 860,963.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,787 : 570,316.50 = 570,316.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,787/570,316.50 = 570,316.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,787x = 570,316.50 × 570,316.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,787x = 325,260,910,172.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,260,910,172.25/377,787
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860,963.74

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