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Finding the Third Proportional to 423,290 and 574,239

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Solution

The third proportional to 423,290 and 574,239 is: 779,017.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,290 : 574,239 = 574,239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,290/574,239 = 574,239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,290x = 574,239 × 574,239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,290x = 329,750,429,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,750,429,121/423,290
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779,017.76

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