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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,878 and 532,291

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,878 and 532,291 is: 782,953.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,878 : 532,291 = 532,291 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,878/532,291 = 532,291/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,878x = 532,291 × 532,291
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,878x = 283,333,708,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,333,708,681/361,878
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,953.67

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