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Finding the Third Proportional to 362,150 and 532,119

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Solution

The third proportional to 362,150 and 532,119 is: 781,860.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,150 : 532,119 = 532,119 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,150/532,119 = 532,119/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,150x = 532,119 × 532,119
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,150x = 283,150,630,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,150,630,161/362,150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781,860.09

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