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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,940 and 565,164

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,940 and 565,164 is: 910,156.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,940 : 565,164 = 565,164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,940/565,164 = 565,164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,940x = 565,164 × 565,164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,940x = 319,410,346,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,410,346,896/350,940
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910,156.57

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