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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,470 and 551,207

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,470 and 551,207 is: 826,813.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,470 : 551,207 = 551,207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,470/551,207 = 551,207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,470x = 551,207 × 551,207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,470x = 303,829,156,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,829,156,849/367,470
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,813.50

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