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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,680 and 562,848

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,680 and 562,848 is: 859,275.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,680 : 562,848 = 562,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,680/562,848 = 562,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,680x = 562,848 × 562,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,680x = 316,797,871,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,797,871,104/368,680
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859,275.99

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