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Finding the Third Proportional to 364,052 and 569,842

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Solution

The third proportional to 364,052 and 569,842 is: 891,960.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,052 : 569,842 = 569,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,052/569,842 = 569,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,052x = 569,842 × 569,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,052x = 324,719,904,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,719,904,964/364,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891,960.23

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