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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,924 and 564,092

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,924 and 564,092 is: 862,507.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,924 : 564,092 = 564,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,924/564,092 = 564,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,924x = 564,092 × 564,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,924x = 318,199,784,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,199,784,464/368,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862,507.68

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