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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,773 and 569,536.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,773 and 569,536.50 is: 879,597.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,773 : 569,536.50 = 569,536.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,773/569,536.50 = 569,536.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,773x = 569,536.50 × 569,536.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,773x = 324,371,824,832.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,371,824,832.25/368,773
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879,597.54

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