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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,966 and 548,739

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,966 and 548,739 is: 820,551.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,966 : 548,739 = 548,739 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,966/548,739 = 548,739/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,966x = 548,739 × 548,739
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,966x = 301,114,490,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,114,490,121/366,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820,551.47

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