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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,063 and 538,464

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,063 and 538,464 is: 789,901.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,063 : 538,464 = 538,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,063/538,464 = 538,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,063x = 538,464 × 538,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,063x = 289,943,479,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,943,479,296/367,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789,901.13

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