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Finding the Third Proportional to 354,736 and 550,758

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Solution

The third proportional to 354,736 and 550,758 is: 855,098.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,736 : 550,758 = 550,758 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,736/550,758 = 550,758/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,736x = 550,758 × 550,758
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,736x = 303,334,374,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,334,374,564/354,736
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855,098.93

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