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Finding the Third Proportional to 370,914.50 and 665,245.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 370,914.50 and 665,245.50 is: 1,193,136.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,914.50 : 665,245.50 = 665,245.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,914.50/665,245.50 = 665,245.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,914.50x = 665,245.50 × 665,245.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,914.50x = 442,551,575,270.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,551,575,270.25/370,914.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193,136.36

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