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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,549.50 and 690,292.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,549.50 and 690,292.50 is: 1,317,948.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,549.50 : 690,292.50 = 690,292.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,549.50/690,292.50 = 690,292.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,549.50x = 690,292.50 × 690,292.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,549.50x = 476,503,735,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,503,735,556.25/361,549.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317,948.82

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