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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,381.25 and 550,297.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,381.25 and 550,297.13 is: 822,047.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,381.25 : 550,297.13 = 550,297.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,381.25/550,297.13 = 550,297.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,381.25x = 550,297.13 × 550,297.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,381.25x = 302,826,925,783.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,826,925,783.27/368,381.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822,047.61

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