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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,796 and 569,570

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,796 and 569,570 is: 879,646.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,796 : 569,570 = 569,570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,796/569,570 = 569,570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,796x = 569,570 × 569,570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,796x = 324,409,984,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,409,984,900/368,796
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879,646.16

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