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Finding the Third Proportional to 357,296 and 568,744

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Solution

The third proportional to 357,296 and 568,744 is: 905,327.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,296 : 568,744 = 568,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,296/568,744 = 568,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,296x = 568,744 × 568,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,296x = 323,469,737,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,469,737,536/357,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905,327.06

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