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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,914 and 532,333

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,914 and 532,333 is: 782,999.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,914 : 532,333 = 532,333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,914/532,333 = 532,333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,914x = 532,333 × 532,333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,914x = 283,378,422,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,378,422,889/361,914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,999.34

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