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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,624 and 554,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,624 and 554,344 is: 833,633.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,624 : 554,344 = 554,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,624/554,344 = 554,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,624x = 554,344 × 554,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,624x = 307,297,270,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,297,270,336/368,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833,633.38

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