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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,752 and 552,556

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,752 and 552,556 is: 832,492.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,752 : 552,556 = 552,556 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,752/552,556 = 552,556/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,752x = 552,556 × 552,556
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,752x = 305,318,133,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,318,133,136/366,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832,492.07

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