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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,368 and 565,558

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,368 and 565,558 is: 1,161,557.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,368 : 565,558 = 565,558 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,368/565,558 = 565,558/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,368x = 565,558 × 565,558
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,368x = 319,855,851,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,855,851,364/275,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161,557.81

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