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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,063 and 568,403

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,063 and 568,403 is: 947,279.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,063 : 568,403 = 568,403 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,063/568,403 = 568,403/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,063x = 568,403 × 568,403
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,063x = 323,081,970,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,081,970,409/341,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947,279.45

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