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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,837 and 546,868.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,837 and 546,868.50 is: 815,253.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,837 : 546,868.50 = 546,868.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,837/546,868.50 = 546,868.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,837x = 546,868.50 × 546,868.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,837x = 299,065,156,292.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,065,156,292.25/366,837
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815,253.52

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