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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,352 and 550,704

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,352 and 550,704 is: 805,827.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,352 : 550,704 = 550,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,352/550,704 = 550,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,352x = 550,704 × 550,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,352x = 303,274,895,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,274,895,616/376,352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805,827.78

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