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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,353.69 and 550,261.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,353.69 and 550,261.69 is: 822,003.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,353.69 : 550,261.69 = 550,261.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,353.69/550,261.69 = 550,261.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,353.69x = 550,261.69 × 550,261.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,353.69x = 302,787,924,730.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,787,924,730.35/368,353.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822,003.24

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