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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,054 and 538,450

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,054 and 538,450 is: 789,879.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,054 : 538,450 = 538,450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,054/538,450 = 538,450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,054x = 538,450 × 538,450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,054x = 289,928,402,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,928,402,500/367,054
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789,879.43

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