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Finding the Third Proportional to 354,732.75 and 550,752.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 354,732.75 and 550,752.75 is: 855,090.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,732.75 : 550,752.75 = 550,752.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,732.75/550,752.75 = 550,752.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,732.75x = 550,752.75 × 550,752.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,732.75x = 303,328,591,632.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,328,591,632.56/354,732.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855,090.46

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