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Finding the Third Proportional to 408,068 and 573,630

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Solution

The third proportional to 408,068 and 573,630 is: 806,364.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,068 : 573,630 = 573,630 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,068/573,630 = 573,630/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,068x = 573,630 × 573,630
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,068x = 329,051,376,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,051,376,900/408,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,364.08

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