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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,746 and 532,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,746 and 532,170 is: 782,883.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,746 : 532,170 = 532,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,746/532,170 = 532,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,746x = 532,170 × 532,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,746x = 283,204,908,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,204,908,900/361,746
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,883.32

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