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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,371 and 567,425.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,371 and 567,425.50 is: 876,421.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,371 : 567,425.50 = 567,425.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,371/567,425.50 = 567,425.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,371x = 567,425.50 × 567,425.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,371x = 321,971,698,050.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,971,698,050.25/367,371
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876,421.11

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