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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,460 and 565,530

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,460 and 565,530 is: 849,556.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,460 : 565,530 = 565,530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,460/565,530 = 565,530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,460x = 565,530 × 565,530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,460x = 319,824,180,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,824,180,900/376,460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849,556.87

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