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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,612 and 562,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,612 and 562,230 is: 859,881.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,612 : 562,230 = 562,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,612/562,230 = 562,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,612x = 562,230 × 562,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,612x = 316,102,572,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,102,572,900/367,612
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859,881.00

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