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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,432 and 520,062

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,432 and 520,062 is: 736,093.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,432 : 520,062 = 520,062 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,432/520,062 = 520,062/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,432x = 520,062 × 520,062
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,432x = 270,464,483,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,464,483,844/367,432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,093.98

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