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Finding the Third Proportional to 357,092 and 552,680

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Solution

The third proportional to 357,092 and 552,680 is: 855,396.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,092 : 552,680 = 552,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,092/552,680 = 552,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,092x = 552,680 × 552,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,092x = 305,455,182,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,455,182,400/357,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855,396.32

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