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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,008.88 and 555,512.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,008.88 and 555,512.06 is: 838,549.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,008.88 : 555,512.06 = 555,512.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,008.88/555,512.06 = 555,512.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,008.88x = 555,512.06 × 555,512.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,008.88x = 308,593,651,583.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,593,651,583.00/368,008.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838,549.48

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