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Finding the Third Proportional to 423,206 and 574,119

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Solution

The third proportional to 423,206 and 574,119 is: 778,846.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,206 : 574,119 = 574,119 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,206/574,119 = 574,119/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,206x = 574,119 × 574,119
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,206x = 329,612,626,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,612,626,161/423,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,846.77

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