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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,302 and 553,822

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,302 and 553,822 is: 832,791.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,302 : 553,822 = 553,822 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,302/553,822 = 553,822/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,302x = 553,822 × 553,822
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,302x = 306,718,807,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,718,807,684/368,302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832,791.59

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