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Finding the Third Proportional to 360,356 and 565,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 360,356 and 565,284 is: 886,750.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,356 : 565,284 = 565,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,356/565,284 = 565,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,356x = 565,284 × 565,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,356x = 319,546,000,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,546,000,656/360,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886,750.88

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