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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,704 and 529,542

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,704 and 529,542 is: 775,260.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,704 : 529,542 = 529,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,704/529,542 = 529,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,704x = 529,542 × 529,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,704x = 280,414,729,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,414,729,764/361,704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,260.24

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