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Finding the Third Proportional to 370,901.53 and 667,991.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 370,901.53 and 667,991.81 is: 1,203,049.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,901.53 : 667,991.81 = 667,991.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,901.53/667,991.81 = 667,991.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,901.53x = 667,991.81 × 667,991.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,901.53x = 446,213,061,567.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,213,061,567.04/370,901.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203,049.93

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