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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,354 and 566,271

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,354 and 566,271 is: 854,294.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,354 : 566,271 = 566,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,354/566,271 = 566,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,354x = 566,271 × 566,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,354x = 320,662,845,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,662,845,441/375,354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854,294.47

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