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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,494 and 551,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,494 and 551,244 is: 826,870.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,494 : 551,244 = 551,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,494/551,244 = 551,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,494x = 551,244 × 551,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,494x = 303,869,947,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,869,947,536/367,494
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,870.50

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