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Finding the Third Proportional to 354,666 and 564,617

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Solution

The third proportional to 354,666 and 564,617 is: 898,852.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,666 : 564,617 = 564,617 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,666/564,617 = 564,617/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,666x = 564,617 × 564,617
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,666x = 318,792,356,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,792,356,689/354,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898,852.32

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