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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,826 and 531,887

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,826 and 531,887 is: 781,877.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,826 : 531,887 = 531,887 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,826/531,887 = 531,887/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,826x = 531,887 × 531,887
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,826x = 282,903,780,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,903,780,769/361,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781,877.98

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