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Finding the Third Proportional to 360,838 and 549,767

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Solution

The third proportional to 360,838 and 549,767 is: 837,616.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,838 : 549,767 = 549,767 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,838/549,767 = 549,767/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,838x = 549,767 × 549,767
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,838x = 302,243,754,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,243,754,289/360,838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837,616.20

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