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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,755.81 and 550,666.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,755.81 and 550,666.13 is: 833,617.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,755.81 : 550,666.13 = 550,666.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,755.81/550,666.13 = 550,666.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,755.81x = 550,666.13 × 550,666.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,755.81x = 303,233,181,222.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,233,181,222.52/363,755.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833,617.42

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