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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,950 and 539,811

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,950 and 539,811 is: 791,944.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,950 : 539,811 = 539,811 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,950/539,811 = 539,811/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,950x = 539,811 × 539,811
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,950x = 291,395,915,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,395,915,721/367,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791,944.33

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