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Finding the Third Proportional to 252,635.63 and 381,570.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 252,635.63 and 381,570.75 is: 576,309.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,635.63 : 381,570.75 = 381,570.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,635.63/381,570.75 = 381,570.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,635.63x = 381,570.75 × 381,570.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,635.63x = 145,596,237,255.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,596,237,255.56/252,635.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,309.21

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