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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,179 and 560,028

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,179 and 560,028 is: 868,354.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,179 : 560,028 = 560,028 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,179/560,028 = 560,028/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,179x = 560,028 × 560,028
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,179x = 313,631,360,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,631,360,784/361,179
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868,354.36

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