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Finding the Third Proportional to 362,277 and 532,330

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Solution

The third proportional to 362,277 and 532,330 is: 782,205.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,277 : 532,330 = 532,330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,277/532,330 = 532,330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,277x = 532,330 × 532,330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,277x = 283,375,228,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,375,228,900/362,277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,205.96

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