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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,335 and 565,491

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,335 and 565,491 is: 1,161,421.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,335 : 565,491 = 565,491 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,335/565,491 = 565,491/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,335x = 565,491 × 565,491
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,335x = 319,780,071,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,780,071,081/275,335
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161,421.80

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