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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,986.50 and 565,238.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,986.50 and 565,238.25 is: 910,275.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,986.50 : 565,238.25 = 565,238.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,986.50/565,238.25 = 565,238.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,986.50x = 565,238.25 × 565,238.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,986.50x = 319,494,279,263.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,494,279,263.06/350,986.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910,275.12

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