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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,584 and 555,472

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,584 and 555,472 is: 837,120.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,584 : 555,472 = 555,472 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,584/555,472 = 555,472/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,584x = 555,472 × 555,472
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,584x = 308,549,142,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,549,142,784/368,584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837,120.28

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