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Finding the Third Proportional to 356,121 and 550,680.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 356,121 and 550,680.75 is: 851,534.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,121 : 550,680.75 = 550,680.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,121/550,680.75 = 550,680.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,121x = 550,680.75 × 550,680.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,121x = 303,249,288,420.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,249,288,420.56/356,121
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851,534.42

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