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Finding the Third Proportional to 401,832 and 550,992

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Solution

The third proportional to 401,832 and 550,992 is: 755,520.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,832 : 550,992 = 550,992 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,832/550,992 = 550,992/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,832x = 550,992 × 550,992
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,832x = 303,592,184,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,592,184,064/401,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755,520.18

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