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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,341.50 and 553,884

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,341.50 and 553,884 is: 832,888.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,341.50 : 553,884 = 553,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,341.50/553,884 = 553,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,341.50x = 553,884 × 553,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,341.50x = 306,787,485,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,787,485,456/368,341.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832,888.73

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