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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,999.13 and 542,300.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,999.13 and 542,300.06 is: 812,403.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,999.13 : 542,300.06 = 542,300.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,999.13/542,300.06 = 542,300.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,999.13x = 542,300.06 × 542,300.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,999.13x = 294,089,357,787.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,089,357,787.50/361,999.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,403.50

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