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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,204 and 560,118

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,204 and 560,118 is: 863,790.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,204 : 560,118 = 560,118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,204/560,118 = 560,118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,204x = 560,118 × 560,118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,204x = 313,732,173,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,732,173,924/363,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863,790.53

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