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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,460 and 551,750

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,460 and 551,750 is: 837,583.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,460 : 551,750 = 551,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,460/551,750 = 551,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,460x = 551,750 × 551,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,460x = 304,428,062,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,428,062,500/363,460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837,583.40

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