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Finding the Third Proportional to 381,468 and 560,524

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Solution

The third proportional to 381,468 and 560,524 is: 823,626.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,468 : 560,524 = 560,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,468/560,524 = 560,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,468x = 560,524 × 560,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,468x = 314,187,154,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,187,154,576/381,468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,626.50

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