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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,777 and 569,541

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,777 and 569,541 is: 879,601.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,777 : 569,541 = 569,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,777/569,541 = 569,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,777x = 569,541 × 569,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,777x = 324,376,950,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,376,950,681/368,777
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879,601.90

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