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Finding the Third Proportional to 362,195 and 549,315

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Solution

The third proportional to 362,195 and 549,315 is: 833,106.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,195 : 549,315 = 549,315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,195/549,315 = 549,315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,195x = 549,315 × 549,315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,195x = 301,746,969,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,746,969,225/362,195
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833,106.39

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