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Finding the Third Proportional to 411,264 and 560,277

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Solution

The third proportional to 411,264 and 560,277 is: 763,281.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,264 : 560,277 = 560,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,264/560,277 = 560,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,264x = 560,277 × 560,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,264x = 313,910,316,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,910,316,729/411,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763,281.78

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