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Finding the Third Proportional to 362,727 and 563,552

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Solution

The third proportional to 362,727 and 563,552 is: 875,564.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,727 : 563,552 = 563,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,727/563,552 = 563,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,727x = 563,552 × 563,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,727x = 317,590,856,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,590,856,704/362,727
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875,564.42

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