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Finding the Third Proportional to 364,043 and 569,831

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Solution

The third proportional to 364,043 and 569,831 is: 891,947.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,043 : 569,831 = 569,831 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,043/569,831 = 569,831/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,043x = 569,831 × 569,831
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,043x = 324,707,368,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,707,368,561/364,043
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891,947.84

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