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Finding the Third Proportional to 370,278 and 560,610

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Solution

The third proportional to 370,278 and 560,610 is: 848,777.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,278 : 560,610 = 560,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,278/560,610 = 560,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,278x = 560,610 × 560,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,278x = 314,283,572,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,283,572,100/370,278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848,777.33

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