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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,072 and 507,832

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,072 and 507,832 is: 710,309.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,072 : 507,832 = 507,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,072/507,832 = 507,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,072x = 507,832 × 507,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,072x = 257,893,340,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,893,340,224/363,072
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,309.09

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