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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,982 and 548,762

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,982 and 548,762 is: 820,584.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,982 : 548,762 = 548,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,982/548,762 = 548,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,982x = 548,762 × 548,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,982x = 301,139,732,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,139,732,644/366,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820,584.48

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