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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,783 and 569,553

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,783 and 569,553 is: 879,624.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,783 : 569,553 = 569,553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,783/569,553 = 569,553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,783x = 569,553 × 569,553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,783x = 324,390,619,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,390,619,809/368,783
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879,624.66

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