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Finding the Third Proportional to 377,404 and 550,548

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Solution

The third proportional to 377,404 and 550,548 is: 803,126.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,404 : 550,548 = 550,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,404/550,548 = 550,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,404x = 550,548 × 550,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,404x = 303,103,100,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,103,100,304/377,404
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803,126.36

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