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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,954 and 539,818

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,954 and 539,818 is: 791,956.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,954 : 539,818 = 539,818 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,954/539,818 = 539,818/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,954x = 539,818 × 539,818
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,954x = 291,403,473,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,403,473,124/367,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791,956.26

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