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Finding the Third Proportional to 364,630 and 551,975

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Solution

The third proportional to 364,630 and 551,975 is: 835,576.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,630 : 551,975 = 551,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,630/551,975 = 551,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,630x = 551,975 × 551,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,630x = 304,676,400,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,676,400,625/364,630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835,576.89

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