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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,596 and 535,014

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,596 and 535,014 is: 791,601.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,596 : 535,014 = 535,014 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,596/535,014 = 535,014/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,596x = 535,014 × 535,014
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,596x = 286,239,980,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,239,980,196/361,596
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791,601.62

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