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Finding the Third Proportional to 356,141 and 554,636

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Solution

The third proportional to 356,141 and 554,636 is: 863,762.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,141 : 554,636 = 554,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,141/554,636 = 554,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,141x = 554,636 × 554,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,141x = 307,621,092,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,621,092,496/356,141
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863,762.08

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