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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,946 and 554,115

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,946 and 554,115 is: 836,753.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,946 : 554,115 = 554,115 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,946/554,115 = 554,115/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,946x = 554,115 × 554,115
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,946x = 307,043,433,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,043,433,225/366,946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836,753.73

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