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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,968 and 554,148

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,968 and 554,148 is: 836,803.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,968 : 554,148 = 554,148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,968/554,148 = 554,148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,968x = 554,148 × 554,148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,968x = 307,080,005,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,080,005,904/366,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836,803.23

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