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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,161 and 399,577.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,161 and 399,577.50 is: 582,366.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,161 : 399,577.50 = 399,577.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,161/399,577.50 = 399,577.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,161x = 399,577.50 × 399,577.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,161x = 159,662,178,506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,662,178,506.25/274,161
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,366.49

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