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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,033.63 and 553,893.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,033.63 and 553,893.19 is: 833,613.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,033.63 : 553,893.19 = 553,893.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,033.63/553,893.19 = 553,893.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,033.63x = 553,893.19 × 553,893.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,033.63x = 306,797,663,158.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,797,663,158.91/368,033.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833,613.13

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