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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,254 and 562,563

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,254 and 562,563 is: 876,051.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,254 : 562,563 = 562,563 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,254/562,563 = 562,563/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,254x = 562,563 × 562,563
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,254x = 316,477,128,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,477,128,969/361,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876,051.56

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