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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,958 and 564,144

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,958 and 564,144 is: 862,587.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,958 : 564,144 = 564,144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,958/564,144 = 564,144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,958x = 564,144 × 564,144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,958x = 318,258,452,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,258,452,736/368,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862,587.21

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