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Finding the Third Proportional to 371,328 and 541,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 371,328 and 541,344 is: 789,203.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,328 : 541,344 = 541,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,328/541,344 = 541,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,328x = 541,344 × 541,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,328x = 293,053,326,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,053,326,336/371,328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789,203.42

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