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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,040.44 and 562,263.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,040.44 and 562,263.38 is: 875,636.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,040.44 : 562,263.38 = 562,263.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,040.44/562,263.38 = 562,263.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,040.44x = 562,263.38 × 562,263.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,040.44x = 316,140,102,866.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,140,102,866.39/361,040.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875,636.27

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