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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,754 and 531,804

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,754 and 531,804 is: 781,789.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,754 : 531,804 = 531,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,754/531,804 = 531,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,754x = 531,804 × 531,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,754x = 282,815,494,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,815,494,416/361,754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781,789.54

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