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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,041 and 567,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,041 and 567,252 is: 876,672.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,041 : 567,252 = 567,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,041/567,252 = 567,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,041x = 567,252 × 567,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,041x = 321,774,831,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,774,831,504/367,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876,672.72

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