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Finding the Third Proportional to 364,068 and 569,862

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Solution

The third proportional to 364,068 and 569,862 is: 891,983.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,068 : 569,862 = 569,862 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,068/569,862 = 569,862/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,068x = 569,862 × 569,862
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,068x = 324,742,699,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,742,699,044/364,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891,983.64

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