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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,974 and 564,232

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,974 and 564,232 is: 867,521.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,974 : 564,232 = 564,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,974/564,232 = 564,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,974x = 564,232 × 564,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,974x = 318,357,749,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,357,749,824/366,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867,521.27

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