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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,456 and 540,594

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,456 and 540,594 is: 793,152.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,456 : 540,594 = 540,594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,456/540,594 = 540,594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,456x = 540,594 × 540,594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,456x = 292,241,872,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,241,872,836/368,456
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793,152.70

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