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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,064 and 539,937

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,064 and 539,937 is: 792,068.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,064 : 539,937 = 539,937 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,064/539,937 = 539,937/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,064x = 539,937 × 539,937
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,064x = 291,531,963,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,531,963,969/368,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792,068.67

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