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Finding the Third Proportional to 358,994 and 563,204

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Solution

The third proportional to 358,994 and 563,204 is: 883,576.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,994 : 563,204 = 563,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,994/563,204 = 563,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,994x = 563,204 × 563,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,994x = 317,198,745,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,198,745,616/358,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883,576.73

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