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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,801 and 531,861

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,801 and 531,861 is: 781,855.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,801 : 531,861 = 531,861 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,801/531,861 = 531,861/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,801x = 531,861 × 531,861
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,801x = 282,876,123,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,876,123,321/361,801
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781,855.56

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