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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,092 and 563,502

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,092 and 563,502 is: 874,529.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,092 : 563,502 = 563,502 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,092/563,502 = 563,502/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,092x = 563,502 × 563,502
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,092x = 317,534,504,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,534,504,004/363,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874,529.06

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