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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,838 and 556,644

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,838 and 556,644 is: 840,077.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,838 : 556,644 = 556,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,838/556,644 = 556,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,838x = 556,644 × 556,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,838x = 309,852,542,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,852,542,736/368,838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840,077.60

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