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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,093 and 534,661

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,093 and 534,661 is: 778,719.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,093 : 534,661 = 534,661 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,093/534,661 = 534,661/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,093x = 534,661 × 534,661
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,093x = 285,862,384,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,862,384,921/367,093
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,719.25

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