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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,913 and 532,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,913 and 532,344 is: 783,033.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,913 : 532,344 = 532,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,913/532,344 = 532,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,913x = 532,344 × 532,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,913x = 283,390,134,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,390,134,336/361,913
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783,033.86

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