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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,311.50 and 360,272.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,311.50 and 360,272.25 is: 556,321.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,311.50 : 360,272.25 = 360,272.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,311.50/360,272.25 = 360,272.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,311.50x = 360,272.25 × 360,272.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,311.50x = 129,796,094,120.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,796,094,120.06/233,311.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,321.03

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