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Finding the Third Proportional to 336,381 and 560,612

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Solution

The third proportional to 336,381 and 560,612 is: 934,315.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,381 : 560,612 = 560,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,381/560,612 = 560,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,381x = 560,612 × 560,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,381x = 314,285,814,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,285,814,544/336,381
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934,315.00

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