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Finding the Third Proportional to 360,351 and 552,742.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 360,351 and 552,742.88 is: 847,853.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,351 : 552,742.88 = 552,742.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,351/552,742.88 = 552,742.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,351x = 552,742.88 × 552,742.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,351x = 305,524,685,863.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,524,685,863.27/360,351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847,853.03

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