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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,194.50 and 360,099.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,194.50 and 360,099.50 is: 556,066.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,194.50 : 360,099.50 = 360,099.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,194.50/360,099.50 = 360,099.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,194.50x = 360,099.50 × 360,099.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,194.50x = 129,671,649,900.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,671,649,900.25/233,194.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,066.50

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