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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,389 and 570,565.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,389 and 570,565.50 is: 883,699.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,389 : 570,565.50 = 570,565.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,389/570,565.50 = 570,565.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,389x = 570,565.50 × 570,565.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,389x = 325,544,989,790.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,544,989,790.25/368,389
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883,699.00

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