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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,218 and 665,239.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,218 and 665,239.50 is: 1,205,125.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,218 : 665,239.50 = 665,239.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,218/665,239.50 = 665,239.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,218x = 665,239.50 × 665,239.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,218x = 442,543,592,360.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,543,592,360.25/367,218
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205,125.00

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