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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,310.50 and 389,373.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,310.50 and 389,373.75 is: 560,880.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,310.50 : 389,373.75 = 389,373.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,310.50/389,373.75 = 389,373.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,310.50x = 389,373.75 × 389,373.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,310.50x = 151,611,917,189.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,611,917,189.06/270,310.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,880.61

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