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Finding the Third Proportional to 388,476 and 568,782

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Solution

The third proportional to 388,476 and 568,782 is: 832,774.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,476 : 568,782 = 568,782 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,476/568,782 = 568,782/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,476x = 568,782 × 568,782
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,476x = 323,512,963,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,512,963,524/388,476
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832,774.65

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