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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,507.13 and 560,435.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,507.13 and 560,435.25 is: 868,828.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,507.13 : 560,435.25 = 560,435.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,507.13/560,435.25 = 560,435.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,507.13x = 560,435.25 × 560,435.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,507.13x = 314,087,669,442.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,087,669,442.56/361,507.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868,828.43

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