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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,335.13 and 550,233.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,335.13 and 550,233.56 is: 821,960.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,335.13 : 550,233.56 = 550,233.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,335.13/550,233.56 = 550,233.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,335.13x = 550,233.56 × 550,233.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,335.13x = 302,756,973,301.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,756,973,301.44/368,335.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821,960.64

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