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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,942 and 548,707

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,942 and 548,707 is: 820,509.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,942 : 548,707 = 548,707 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,942/548,707 = 548,707/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,942x = 548,707 × 548,707
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,942x = 301,079,371,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,079,371,849/366,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820,509.43

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