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Finding the Third Proportional to 241,627.50 and 370,824.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 241,627.50 and 370,824.75 is: 569,103.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,627.50 : 370,824.75 = 370,824.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,627.50/370,824.75 = 370,824.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,627.50x = 370,824.75 × 370,824.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,627.50x = 137,510,995,212.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,510,995,212.56/241,627.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,103.25

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