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Finding the Third Proportional to 371,026.83 and 554,347.55

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Solution

The third proportional to 371,026.83 and 554,347.55 is: 828,245.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,026.83 : 554,347.55 = 554,347.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,026.83/554,347.55 = 554,347.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,026.83x = 554,347.55 × 554,347.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,026.83x = 307,301,202,726.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,301,202,726.33/371,026.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,245.24

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