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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,970 and 548,748

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,970 and 548,748 is: 820,569.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,970 : 548,748 = 548,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,970/548,748 = 548,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,970x = 548,748 × 548,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,970x = 301,124,367,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,124,367,504/366,970
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820,569.44

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