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Finding the Third Proportional to 360,736 and 560,752

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Solution

The third proportional to 360,736 and 560,752 is: 871,670.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,736 : 560,752 = 560,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,736/560,752 = 560,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,736x = 560,752 × 560,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,736x = 314,442,805,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,442,805,504/360,736
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871,670.16

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