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Finding the Third Proportional to 561,307.50 and 864,103.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 561,307.50 and 864,103.50 is: 1,330,242.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,307.50 : 864,103.50 = 864,103.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,307.50/864,103.50 = 864,103.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,307.50x = 864,103.50 × 864,103.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,307.50x = 746,674,858,712.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,674,858,712.25/561,307.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330,242.08

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