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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,794 and 552,063

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,794 and 552,063 is: 828,652.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,794 : 552,063 = 552,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,794/552,063 = 552,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,794x = 552,063 × 552,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,794x = 304,773,555,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,773,555,969/367,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,652.88

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