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Finding the Third Proportional to 573,376 and 860,280

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Solution

The third proportional to 573,376 and 860,280 is: 1,290,744.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,376 : 860,280 = 860,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,376/860,280 = 860,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,376x = 860,280 × 860,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,376x = 740,081,678,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,081,678,400/573,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290,744.08

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