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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,468 and 551,204

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,468 and 551,204 is: 826,809.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,468 : 551,204 = 551,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,468/551,204 = 551,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,468x = 551,204 × 551,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,468x = 303,825,849,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,825,849,616/367,468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,809.00

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