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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,293 and 508,332

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,293 and 508,332 is: 715,212.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,293 : 508,332 = 508,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,293/508,332 = 508,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,293x = 508,332 × 508,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,293x = 258,401,422,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,401,422,224/361,293
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,212.92

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