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Finding the Third Proportional to 423,214 and 574,131

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Solution

The third proportional to 423,214 and 574,131 is: 778,864.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,214 : 574,131 = 574,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,214/574,131 = 574,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,214x = 574,131 × 574,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,214x = 329,626,405,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,626,405,161/423,214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,864.61

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