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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,065 and 504,767

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,065 and 504,767 is: 705,661.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,065 : 504,767 = 504,767 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,065/504,767 = 504,767/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,065x = 504,767 × 504,767
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,065x = 254,789,724,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,789,724,289/361,065
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,661.65

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