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Finding the Third Proportional to 360,688 and 560,696

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Solution

The third proportional to 360,688 and 560,696 is: 871,612.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,688 : 560,696 = 560,696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,688/560,696 = 560,696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,688x = 560,696 × 560,696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,688x = 314,380,004,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,380,004,416/360,688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871,612.04

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