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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,096 and 552,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,096 and 552,324 is: 840,168.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,096 : 552,324 = 552,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,096/552,324 = 552,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,096x = 552,324 × 552,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,096x = 305,061,800,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,061,800,976/363,096
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840,168.44

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