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Finding the Third Proportional to 377,794.13 and 570,327.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 377,794.13 and 570,327.75 is: 860,981.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,794.13 : 570,327.75 = 570,327.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,794.13/570,327.75 = 570,327.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,794.13x = 570,327.75 × 570,327.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,794.13x = 325,273,742,420.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,273,742,420.06/377,794.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860,981.47

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