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Finding the Third Proportional to 365,804 and 549,680

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Solution

The third proportional to 365,804 and 549,680 is: 825,983.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365,804 : 549,680 = 549,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365,804/549,680 = 549,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365,804x = 549,680 × 549,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365,804x = 302,148,102,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,148,102,400/365,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,983.59

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