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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,751.50 and 550,657.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,751.50 and 550,657.50 is: 833,601.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,751.50 : 550,657.50 = 550,657.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,751.50/550,657.50 = 550,657.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,751.50x = 550,657.50 × 550,657.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,751.50x = 303,223,682,306.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,223,682,306.25/363,751.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833,601.19

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