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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,910.50 and 560,931.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,910.50 and 560,931.75 is: 864,620.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,910.50 : 560,931.75 = 560,931.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,910.50/560,931.75 = 560,931.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,910.50x = 560,931.75 × 560,931.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,910.50x = 314,644,428,158.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,644,428,158.06/363,910.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864,620.36

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