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Finding the Third Proportional to 360,727 and 571,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 360,727 and 571,170 is: 904,382.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,727 : 571,170 = 571,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,727/571,170 = 571,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,727x = 571,170 × 571,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,727x = 326,235,168,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,235,168,900/360,727
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904,382.45

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