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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,555.06 and 540,581.34

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,555.06 and 540,581.34 is: 792,902.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,555.06 : 540,581.34 = 540,581.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,555.06/540,581.34 = 540,581.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,555.06x = 540,581.34 × 540,581.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,555.06x = 292,228,189,210.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,228,189,210.56/368,555.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792,902.39

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