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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,293 and 539,755

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,293 and 539,755 is: 801,929.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,293 : 539,755 = 539,755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,293/539,755 = 539,755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,293x = 539,755 × 539,755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,293x = 291,335,460,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,335,460,025/363,293
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,929.74

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