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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,958 and 554,133

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,958 and 554,133 is: 836,780.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,958 : 554,133 = 554,133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,958/554,133 = 554,133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,958x = 554,133 × 554,133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,958x = 307,063,381,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,063,381,689/366,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836,780.73

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