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Finding the Third Proportional to 364,059 and 569,851

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Solution

The third proportional to 364,059 and 569,851 is: 891,971.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,059 : 569,851 = 569,851 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,059/569,851 = 569,851/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,059x = 569,851 × 569,851
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,059x = 324,730,162,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,730,162,201/364,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891,971.25

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