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Finding the Third Proportional to 356,328 and 568,224

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Solution

The third proportional to 356,328 and 568,224 is: 906,127.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,328 : 568,224 = 568,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,328/568,224 = 568,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,328x = 568,224 × 568,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,328x = 322,878,514,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,878,514,176/356,328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906,127.26

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