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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,368 and 529,092

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,368 and 529,092 is: 774,662.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,368 : 529,092 = 529,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,368/529,092 = 529,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,368x = 529,092 × 529,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,368x = 279,938,344,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,938,344,464/361,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774,662.79

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