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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,763 and 567,622.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,763 and 567,622.50 is: 873,719.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,763 : 567,622.50 = 567,622.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,763/567,622.50 = 567,622.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,763x = 567,622.50 × 567,622.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,763x = 322,195,302,506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,195,302,506.25/368,763
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873,719.17

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