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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,971.88 and 554,596.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,971.88 and 554,596.88 is: 833,607.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,971.88 : 554,596.88 = 554,596.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,971.88/554,596.88 = 554,596.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,971.88x = 554,596.88 × 554,596.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,971.88x = 307,577,693,759.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,577,693,759.77/368,971.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833,607.42

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