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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,152 and 551,346.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,152 and 551,346.75 is: 841,704.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,152 : 551,346.75 = 551,346.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,152/551,346.75 = 551,346.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,152x = 551,346.75 × 551,346.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,152x = 303,983,238,735.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,983,238,735.56/361,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841,704.43

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