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Finding the Third Proportional to 423,192 and 574,098

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Solution

The third proportional to 423,192 and 574,098 is: 778,815.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,192 : 574,098 = 574,098 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,192/574,098 = 574,098/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,192x = 574,098 × 574,098
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,192x = 329,588,513,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,588,513,604/423,192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,815.56

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