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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,681 and 550,034.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,681 and 550,034.50 is: 805,305.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,681 : 550,034.50 = 550,034.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,681/550,034.50 = 550,034.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,681x = 550,034.50 × 550,034.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,681x = 302,537,951,190.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,537,951,190.25/375,681
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805,305.44

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