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Finding the Third Proportional to 358,798.50 and 560,031.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 358,798.50 and 560,031.75 is: 874,127.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,798.50 : 560,031.75 = 560,031.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,798.50/560,031.75 = 560,031.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,798.50x = 560,031.75 × 560,031.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,798.50x = 313,635,561,008.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,635,561,008.06/358,798.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874,127.29

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