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Finding the Third Proportional to 364,149.25 and 551,285

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Solution

The third proportional to 364,149.25 and 551,285 is: 834,589.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,149.25 : 551,285 = 551,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,149.25/551,285 = 551,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,149.25x = 551,285 × 551,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,149.25x = 303,915,151,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,915,151,225/364,149.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834,589.53

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