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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,084 and 563,490

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,084 and 563,490 is: 874,511.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,084 : 563,490 = 563,490 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,084/563,490 = 563,490/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,084x = 563,490 × 563,490
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,084x = 317,520,980,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,520,980,100/363,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874,511.08

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