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Finding the Third Proportional to 362,731.50 and 571,920.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 362,731.50 and 571,920.75 is: 901,750.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,731.50 : 571,920.75 = 571,920.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,731.50/571,920.75 = 571,920.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,731.50x = 571,920.75 × 571,920.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,731.50x = 327,093,344,280.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,093,344,280.56/362,731.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901,750.59

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