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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,023.50 and 568,316.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,023.50 and 568,316.25 is: 877,616.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,023.50 : 568,316.25 = 568,316.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,023.50/568,316.25 = 568,316.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,023.50x = 568,316.25 × 568,316.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,023.50x = 322,983,360,014.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,983,360,014.06/368,023.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877,616.13

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