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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,836 and 494,310

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,836 and 494,310 is: 664,269.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,836 : 494,310 = 494,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,836/494,310 = 494,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,836x = 494,310 × 494,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,836x = 244,342,376,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,342,376,100/367,836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,269.88

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