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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,916 and 532,348

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,916 and 532,348 is: 783,039.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,916 : 532,348 = 532,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,916/532,348 = 532,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,916x = 532,348 × 532,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,916x = 283,394,393,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,394,393,104/361,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783,039.14

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