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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,962 and 554,139

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,962 and 554,139 is: 836,789.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,962 : 554,139 = 554,139 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,962/554,139 = 554,139/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,962x = 554,139 × 554,139
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,962x = 307,070,031,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,070,031,321/366,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836,789.73

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