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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,991.50 and 562,151.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,991.50 and 562,151.25 is: 861,093.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,991.50 : 562,151.25 = 562,151.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,991.50/562,151.25 = 562,151.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,991.50x = 562,151.25 × 562,151.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,991.50x = 316,014,027,876.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,014,027,876.56/366,991.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861,093.59

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