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Finding the Third Proportional to 357,292 and 568,740

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Solution

The third proportional to 357,292 and 568,740 is: 905,324.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,292 : 568,740 = 568,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,292/568,740 = 568,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,292x = 568,740 × 568,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,292x = 323,465,187,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,465,187,600/357,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905,324.46

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