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Finding the Third Proportional to 379,308 and 569,970

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Solution

The third proportional to 379,308 and 569,970 is: 856,469.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,308 : 569,970 = 569,970 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,308/569,970 = 569,970/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,308x = 569,970 × 569,970
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,308x = 324,865,800,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,865,800,900/379,308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856,469.68

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