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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,390 and 550,310

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,390 and 550,310 is: 822,066.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,390 : 550,310 = 550,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,390/550,310 = 550,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,390x = 550,310 × 550,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,390x = 302,841,096,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,841,096,100/368,390
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822,066.55

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