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Finding the Third Proportional to 381,634 and 560,782

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Solution

The third proportional to 381,634 and 560,782 is: 824,026.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,634 : 560,782 = 560,782 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,634/560,782 = 560,782/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,634x = 560,782 × 560,782
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,634x = 314,476,451,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,476,451,524/381,634
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824,026.30

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