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Finding the Third Proportional to 382,096 and 574,104

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Solution

The third proportional to 382,096 and 574,104 is: 862,598.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,096 : 574,104 = 574,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,096/574,104 = 574,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,096x = 574,104 × 574,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,096x = 329,595,402,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,595,402,816/382,096
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862,598.41

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