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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,969 and 548,745

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,969 and 548,745 is: 820,562.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,969 : 548,745 = 548,745 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,969/548,745 = 548,745/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,969x = 548,745 × 548,745
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,969x = 301,121,075,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,121,075,025/366,969
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820,562.70

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