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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,035 and 567,243

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,035 and 567,243 is: 876,659.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,035 : 567,243 = 567,243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,035/567,243 = 567,243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,035x = 567,243 × 567,243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,035x = 321,764,621,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,764,621,049/367,035
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876,659.23

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