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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,752 and 532,179

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,752 and 532,179 is: 782,896.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,752 : 532,179 = 532,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,752/532,179 = 532,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,752x = 532,179 × 532,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,752x = 283,214,488,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,214,488,041/361,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,896.81

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