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Finding the Third Proportional to 355,599 and 549,112.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 355,599 and 549,112.50 is: 847,934.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,599 : 549,112.50 = 549,112.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,599/549,112.50 = 549,112.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,599x = 549,112.50 × 549,112.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,599x = 301,524,537,656.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,524,537,656.25/355,599
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847,934.16

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