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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,974 and 554,600

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,974 and 554,600 is: 833,612.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,974 : 554,600 = 554,600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,974/554,600 = 554,600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,974x = 554,600 × 554,600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,974x = 307,581,160,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,581,160,000/368,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833,612.02

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