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Finding the Third Proportional to 356,006 and 475,560

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Solution

The third proportional to 356,006 and 475,560 is: 635,262.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,006 : 475,560 = 475,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,006/475,560 = 475,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,006x = 475,560 × 475,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,006x = 226,157,313,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,157,313,600/356,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,262.65

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