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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,057 and 534,607

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,057 and 534,607 is: 778,638.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,057 : 534,607 = 534,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,057/534,607 = 534,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,057x = 534,607 × 534,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,057x = 285,804,644,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,804,644,449/367,057
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,638.32

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