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Finding the Third Proportional to 360,550 and 565,571

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Solution

The third proportional to 360,550 and 565,571 is: 887,173.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,550 : 565,571 = 565,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,550/565,571 = 565,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,550x = 565,571 × 565,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,550x = 319,870,556,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,870,556,041/360,550
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887,173.92

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