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Finding the Third Proportional to 370,275 and 560,605.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 370,275 and 560,605.50 is: 848,770.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,275 : 560,605.50 = 560,605.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,275/560,605.50 = 560,605.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,275x = 560,605.50 × 560,605.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,275x = 314,278,526,630.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,278,526,630.25/370,275
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848,770.58

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