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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,279.38 and 560,248.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,279.38 and 560,248.31 is: 864,013.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,279.38 : 560,248.31 = 560,248.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,279.38/560,248.31 = 560,248.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,279.38x = 560,248.31 × 560,248.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,279.38x = 313,878,171,659.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,878,171,659.10/363,279.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864,013.19

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