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Finding the Third Proportional to 360,672 and 562,844

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Solution

The third proportional to 360,672 and 562,844 is: 878,342.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,672 : 562,844 = 562,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,672/562,844 = 562,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,672x = 562,844 × 562,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,672x = 316,793,368,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,793,368,336/360,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878,342.01

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