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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,890 and 532,023

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,890 and 532,023 is: 782,139.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,890 : 532,023 = 532,023 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,890/532,023 = 532,023/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,890x = 532,023 × 532,023
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,890x = 283,048,472,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,048,472,529/361,890
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,139.52

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