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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,456.50 and 549,044.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,456.50 and 549,044.50 is: 860,163.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,456.50 : 549,044.50 = 549,044.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,456.50/549,044.50 = 549,044.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,456.50x = 549,044.50 × 549,044.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,456.50x = 301,449,862,980.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,449,862,980.25/350,456.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860,163.42

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