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Finding the Third Proportional to 370,414 and 553,428

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Solution

The third proportional to 370,414 and 553,428 is: 826,865.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,414 : 553,428 = 553,428 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,414/553,428 = 553,428/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,414x = 553,428 × 553,428
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,414x = 306,282,551,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,282,551,184/370,414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,865.48

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