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Finding the Third Proportional to 382,955 and 536,641

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Solution

The third proportional to 382,955 and 536,641 is: 752,003.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,955 : 536,641 = 536,641 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,955/536,641 = 536,641/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,955x = 536,641 × 536,641
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,955x = 287,983,562,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,983,562,881/382,955
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752,003.66

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