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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,984 and 553,483

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,984 and 553,483 is: 830,235.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,984 : 553,483 = 553,483 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,984/553,483 = 553,483/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,984x = 553,483 × 553,483
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,984x = 306,343,431,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,343,431,289/368,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830,235.00

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