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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,745.37 and 550,649.87

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,745.37 and 550,649.87 is: 833,592.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,745.37 : 550,649.87 = 550,649.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,745.37/550,649.87 = 550,649.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,745.37x = 550,649.87 × 550,649.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,745.37x = 303,215,274,082.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,215,274,082.64/363,745.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833,592.12

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