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Finding the Third Proportional to 358,474.50 and 550,244.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 358,474.50 and 550,244.25 is: 844,603.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,474.50 : 550,244.25 = 550,244.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,474.50/550,244.25 = 550,244.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,474.50x = 550,244.25 × 550,244.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,474.50x = 302,768,734,658.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,768,734,658.06/358,474.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844,603.27

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