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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,976 and 548,751

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,976 and 548,751 is: 820,565.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,976 : 548,751 = 548,751 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,976/548,751 = 548,751/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,976x = 548,751 × 548,751
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,976x = 301,127,660,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,127,660,001/366,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820,565.00

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