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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,782 and 569,552

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,782 and 569,552 is: 879,623.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,782 : 569,552 = 569,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,782/569,552 = 569,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,782x = 569,552 × 569,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,782x = 324,389,480,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,389,480,704/368,782
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879,623.95

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