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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,799 and 531,859

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,799 and 531,859 is: 781,854.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,799 : 531,859 = 531,859 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,799/531,859 = 531,859/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,799x = 531,859 × 531,859
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,799x = 282,873,995,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,873,995,881/361,799
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781,854.00

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