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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,040.50 and 562,263.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,040.50 and 562,263.50 is: 875,636.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,040.50 : 562,263.50 = 562,263.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,040.50/562,263.50 = 562,263.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,040.50x = 562,263.50 × 562,263.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,040.50x = 316,140,243,432.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,140,243,432.25/361,040.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875,636.51

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