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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,095 and 534,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,095 and 534,664 is: 778,723.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,095 : 534,664 = 534,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,095/534,664 = 534,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,095x = 534,664 × 534,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,095x = 285,865,592,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,865,592,896/367,095
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,723.74

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