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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,252 and 562,560

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,252 and 562,560 is: 876,047.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,252 : 562,560 = 562,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,252/562,560 = 562,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,252x = 562,560 × 562,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,252x = 316,473,753,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,473,753,600/361,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876,047.06

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