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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,942 and 554,109

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,942 and 554,109 is: 836,744.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,942 : 554,109 = 554,109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,942/554,109 = 554,109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,942x = 554,109 × 554,109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,942x = 307,036,783,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,036,783,881/366,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836,744.73

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