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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,379.75 and 550,294.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,379.75 and 550,294.50 is: 822,043.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,379.75 : 550,294.50 = 550,294.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,379.75/550,294.50 = 550,294.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,379.75x = 550,294.50 × 550,294.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,379.75x = 302,824,036,730.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,824,036,730.25/368,379.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822,043.11

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