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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,461 and 565,529

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,461 and 565,529 is: 849,551.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,461 : 565,529 = 565,529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,461/565,529 = 565,529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,461x = 565,529 × 565,529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,461x = 319,823,049,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,823,049,841/376,461
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849,551.61

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