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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,592 and 556,269

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,592 and 556,269 is: 839,506.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,592 : 556,269 = 556,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,592/556,269 = 556,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,592x = 556,269 × 556,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,592x = 309,435,200,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,435,200,361/368,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839,506.01

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