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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,004 and 564,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,004 and 564,284 is: 867,610.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,004 : 564,284 = 564,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,004/564,284 = 564,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,004x = 564,284 × 564,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,004x = 318,416,432,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,416,432,656/367,004
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867,610.25

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