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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,984 and 548,763

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,984 and 548,763 is: 820,583.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,984 : 548,763 = 548,763 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,984/548,763 = 548,763/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,984x = 548,763 × 548,763
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,984x = 301,140,830,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,140,830,169/366,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820,583.00

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