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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,351 and 565,522

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,351 and 565,522 is: 1,161,481.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,351 : 565,522 = 565,522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,351/565,522 = 565,522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,351x = 565,522 × 565,522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,351x = 319,815,132,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,815,132,484/275,351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161,481.65

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