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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,088 and 504,808

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,088 and 504,808 is: 705,731.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,088 : 504,808 = 504,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,088/504,808 = 504,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,088x = 504,808 × 504,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,088x = 254,831,116,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,831,116,864/361,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,731.34

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