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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,166.50 and 560,059.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,166.50 and 560,059.50 is: 863,699.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,166.50 : 560,059.50 = 560,059.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,166.50/560,059.50 = 560,059.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,166.50x = 560,059.50 × 560,059.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,166.50x = 313,666,643,540.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,666,643,540.25/363,166.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863,699.28

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