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Finding the Third Proportional to 355,601 and 549,116

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Solution

The third proportional to 355,601 and 549,116 is: 847,940.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,601 : 549,116 = 549,116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,601/549,116 = 549,116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,601x = 549,116 × 549,116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,601x = 301,528,381,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,528,381,456/355,601
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847,940.20

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