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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,752 and 550,776

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,752 and 550,776 is: 822,651.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,752 : 550,776 = 550,776 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,752/550,776 = 550,776/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,752x = 550,776 × 550,776
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,752x = 303,354,202,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,354,202,176/368,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822,651.00

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