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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,086 and 504,804

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,086 and 504,804 is: 705,724.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,086 : 504,804 = 504,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,086/504,804 = 504,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,086x = 504,804 × 504,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,086x = 254,827,078,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,827,078,416/361,086
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,724.06

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