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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,860 and 500,022

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,860 and 500,022 is: 690,935.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,860 : 500,022 = 500,022 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,860/500,022 = 500,022/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,860x = 500,022 × 500,022
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,860x = 250,022,000,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,022,000,484/361,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,935.72

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