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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,173 and 549,058.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,173 and 549,058.50 is: 821,044.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,173 : 549,058.50 = 549,058.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,173/549,058.50 = 549,058.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,173x = 549,058.50 × 549,058.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,173x = 301,465,236,422.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,465,236,422.25/367,173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821,044.13

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