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Finding the Third Proportional to 360,691 and 562,871

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Solution

The third proportional to 360,691 and 562,871 is: 878,380.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,691 : 562,871 = 562,871 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,691/562,871 = 562,871/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,691x = 562,871 × 562,871
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,691x = 316,823,762,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,823,762,641/360,691
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878,380.01

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