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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,284.50 and 360,861.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,284.50 and 360,861.75 is: 558,207.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,284.50 : 360,861.75 = 360,861.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,284.50/360,861.75 = 360,861.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,284.50x = 360,861.75 × 360,861.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,284.50x = 130,221,202,613.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,221,202,613.06/233,284.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,207.69

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