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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,466 and 565,539

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,466 and 565,539 is: 849,570.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,466 : 565,539 = 565,539 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,466/565,539 = 565,539/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,466x = 565,539 × 565,539
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,466x = 319,834,360,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,834,360,521/376,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849,570.37

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