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Finding the Third Proportional to 356,332 and 568,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 356,332 and 568,230 is: 906,136.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,332 : 568,230 = 568,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,332/568,230 = 568,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,332x = 568,230 × 568,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,332x = 322,885,332,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,885,332,900/356,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906,136.22

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