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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,849.75 and 572,505.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,849.75 and 572,505.75 is: 900,819.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,849.75 : 572,505.75 = 572,505.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,849.75/572,505.75 = 572,505.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,849.75x = 572,505.75 × 572,505.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,849.75x = 327,762,833,783.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,762,833,783.06/363,849.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900,819.18

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