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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,640 and 569,688

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,640 and 569,688 is: 925,577.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,640 : 569,688 = 569,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,640/569,688 = 569,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,640x = 569,688 × 569,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,640x = 324,544,417,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,544,417,344/350,640
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925,577.28

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