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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,551.50 and 389,299.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,551.50 and 389,299.50 is: 556,056.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,551.50 : 389,299.50 = 389,299.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,551.50/389,299.50 = 389,299.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,551.50x = 389,299.50 × 389,299.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,551.50x = 151,554,100,700.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,554,100,700.25/272,551.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,056.75

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