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Finding the Third Proportional to 382,850 and 570,534

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Solution

The third proportional to 382,850 and 570,534 is: 850,226.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,850 : 570,534 = 570,534 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,850/570,534 = 570,534/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,850x = 570,534 × 570,534
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,850x = 325,509,045,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,509,045,156/382,850
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850,226.05

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