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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,949 and 548,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,949 and 548,712 is: 820,508.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,949 : 548,712 = 548,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,949/548,712 = 548,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,949x = 548,712 × 548,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,949x = 301,084,858,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,084,858,944/366,949
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820,508.73

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