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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,941 and 554,108

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,941 and 554,108 is: 836,743.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,941 : 554,108 = 554,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,941/554,108 = 554,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,941x = 554,108 × 554,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,941x = 307,035,675,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,035,675,664/366,941
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836,743.99

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