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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,226.50 and 546,135.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,226.50 and 546,135.75 is: 821,152.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,226.50 : 546,135.75 = 546,135.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,226.50/546,135.75 = 546,135.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,226.50x = 546,135.75 × 546,135.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,226.50x = 298,264,257,428.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,264,257,428.06/363,226.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821,152.25

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