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Finding the Third Proportional to 354,732 and 550,755

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Solution

The third proportional to 354,732 and 550,755 is: 855,099.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,732 : 550,755 = 550,755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,732/550,755 = 550,755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,732x = 550,755 × 550,755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,732x = 303,331,070,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,331,070,025/354,732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855,099.26

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