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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,760.31 and 550,672.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,760.31 and 550,672.88 is: 833,627.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,760.31 : 550,672.88 = 550,672.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,760.31/550,672.88 = 550,672.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,760.31x = 550,672.88 × 550,672.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,760.31x = 303,240,615,260.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,240,615,260.77/363,760.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833,627.54

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