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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,958 and 539,824

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,958 and 539,824 is: 791,965.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,958 : 539,824 = 539,824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,958/539,824 = 539,824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,958x = 539,824 × 539,824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,958x = 291,409,950,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,409,950,976/367,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791,965.25

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