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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,006 and 564,279

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,006 and 564,279 is: 867,590.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,006 : 564,279 = 564,279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,006/564,279 = 564,279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,006x = 564,279 × 564,279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,006x = 318,410,789,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,410,789,841/367,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867,590.15

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