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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,525 and 540,700

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,525 and 540,700 is: 793,315.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,525 : 540,700 = 540,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,525/540,700 = 540,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,525x = 540,700 × 540,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,525x = 292,356,490,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,356,490,000/368,525
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793,315.22

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