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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,990.25 and 476,018.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,990.25 and 476,018.50 is: 625,966.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,990.25 : 476,018.50 = 476,018.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,990.25/476,018.50 = 476,018.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,990.25x = 476,018.50 × 476,018.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,990.25x = 226,593,612,342.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,593,612,342.25/361,990.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,966.06

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