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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,874 and 500,043

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,874 and 500,043 is: 690,967.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,874 : 500,043 = 500,043 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,874/500,043 = 500,043/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,874x = 500,043 × 500,043
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,874x = 250,043,001,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,043,001,849/361,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,967.03

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