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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,424.07 and 550,360.83

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,424.07 and 550,360.83 is: 822,142.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,424.07 : 550,360.83 = 550,360.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,424.07/550,360.83 = 550,360.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,424.07x = 550,360.83 × 550,360.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,424.07x = 302,897,041,134.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,897,041,134.44/368,424.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822,142.38

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