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Finding the Third Proportional to 382,338 and 573,651

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Solution

The third proportional to 382,338 and 573,651 is: 860,692.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,338 : 573,651 = 573,651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,338/573,651 = 573,651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,338x = 573,651 × 573,651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,338x = 329,075,469,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,075,469,801/382,338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860,692.55

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