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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,276 and 568,692

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,276 and 568,692 is: 878,174.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,276 : 568,692 = 568,692 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,276/568,692 = 568,692/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,276x = 568,692 × 568,692
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,276x = 323,410,590,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,410,590,864/368,276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878,174.50

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