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Finding the Third Proportional to 373,716 and 560,026

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Solution

The third proportional to 373,716 and 560,026 is: 839,217.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,716 : 560,026 = 560,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,716/560,026 = 560,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,716x = 560,026 × 560,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,716x = 313,629,120,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,629,120,676/373,716
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839,217.80

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