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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,283.50 and 560,254.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,283.50 and 560,254.50 is: 864,022.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,283.50 : 560,254.50 = 560,254.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,283.50/560,254.50 = 560,254.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,283.50x = 560,254.50 × 560,254.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,283.50x = 313,885,104,770.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,885,104,770.25/363,283.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864,022.46

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