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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,774.50 and 569,539

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,774.50 and 569,539 is: 879,601.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,774.50 : 569,539 = 569,539 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,774.50/569,539 = 569,539/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,774.50x = 569,539 × 569,539
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,774.50x = 324,374,672,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,374,672,521/368,774.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879,601.69

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