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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,336.11 and 553,874.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,336.11 and 553,874.84 is: 832,873.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,336.11 : 553,874.84 = 553,874.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,336.11/553,874.84 = 553,874.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,336.11x = 553,874.84 × 553,874.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,336.11x = 306,777,333,884.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,777,333,884.79/368,336.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832,873.36

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