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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,529.50 and 555,135.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,529.50 and 555,135.75 is: 847,732.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,529.50 : 555,135.75 = 555,135.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,529.50/555,135.75 = 555,135.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,529.50x = 555,135.75 × 555,135.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,529.50x = 308,175,700,928.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,175,700,928.06/363,529.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847,732.30

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