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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,844 and 555,850

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,844 and 555,850 is: 837,669.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,844 : 555,850 = 555,850 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,844/555,850 = 555,850/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,844x = 555,850 × 555,850
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,844x = 308,969,222,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,969,222,500/368,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837,669.10

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