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Finding the Third Proportional to 360,926 and 504,581

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Solution

The third proportional to 360,926 and 504,581 is: 705,413.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,926 : 504,581 = 504,581 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,926/504,581 = 504,581/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,926x = 504,581 × 504,581
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,926x = 254,601,985,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,601,985,561/360,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,413.26

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