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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,972 and 564,229

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,972 and 564,229 is: 867,516.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,972 : 564,229 = 564,229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,972/564,229 = 564,229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,972x = 564,229 × 564,229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,972x = 318,354,364,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,354,364,441/366,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867,516.77

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