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Finding the Third Proportional to 371,238 and 565,562

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Solution

The third proportional to 371,238 and 565,562 is: 861,604.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,238 : 565,562 = 565,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,238/565,562 = 565,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,238x = 565,562 × 565,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,238x = 319,860,375,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,860,375,844/371,238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861,604.62

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