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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,362 and 565,546

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,362 and 565,546 is: 1,161,533.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,362 : 565,546 = 565,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,362/565,546 = 565,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,362x = 565,546 × 565,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,362x = 319,842,278,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,842,278,116/275,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161,533.83

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