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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,748 and 552,550

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,748 and 552,550 is: 832,483.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,748 : 552,550 = 552,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,748/552,550 = 552,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,748x = 552,550 × 552,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,748x = 305,311,502,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,311,502,500/366,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832,483.07

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