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Finding the Third Proportional to 383,768 and 575,697

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Solution

The third proportional to 383,768 and 575,697 is: 863,613.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383,768 : 575,697 = 575,697 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383,768/575,697 = 575,697/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383,768x = 575,697 × 575,697
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383,768x = 331,427,035,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,427,035,809/383,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863,613.01

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