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Finding the Third Proportional to 362,723 and 563,546

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Solution

The third proportional to 362,723 and 563,546 is: 875,555.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,723 : 563,546 = 563,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,723/563,546 = 563,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,723x = 563,546 × 563,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,723x = 317,584,094,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,584,094,116/362,723
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875,555.44

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