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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,457 and 565,521

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,457 and 565,521 is: 849,536.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,457 : 565,521 = 565,521 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,457/565,521 = 565,521/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,457x = 565,521 × 565,521
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,457x = 319,814,001,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,814,001,441/376,457
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849,536.60

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