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Finding the Third Proportional to 360,436 and 519,190

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Solution

The third proportional to 360,436 and 519,190 is: 747,867.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,436 : 519,190 = 519,190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,436/519,190 = 519,190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,436x = 519,190 × 519,190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,436x = 269,558,256,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,558,256,100/360,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,867.18

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