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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,389.50 and 570,566.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,389.50 and 570,566.25 is: 883,700.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,389.50 : 570,566.25 = 570,566.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,389.50/570,566.25 = 570,566.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,389.50x = 570,566.25 × 570,566.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,389.50x = 325,545,845,639.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,545,845,639.06/368,389.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883,700.12

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