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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,051.50 and 558,776.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,051.50 and 558,776.50 is: 864,782.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,051.50 : 558,776.50 = 558,776.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,051.50/558,776.50 = 558,776.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,051.50x = 558,776.50 × 558,776.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,051.50x = 312,231,176,952.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,231,176,952.25/361,051.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864,782.94

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