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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,582 and 555,470

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,582 and 555,470 is: 837,118.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,582 : 555,470 = 555,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,582/555,470 = 555,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,582x = 555,470 × 555,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,582x = 308,546,920,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,546,920,900/368,582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837,118.80

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