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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,496 and 552,636

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,496 and 552,636 is: 828,792.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,496 : 552,636 = 552,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,496/552,636 = 552,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,496x = 552,636 × 552,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,496x = 305,406,548,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,406,548,496/368,496
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,792.03

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