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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,179.50 and 380,236.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,179.50 and 380,236.50 is: 525,401.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,179.50 : 380,236.50 = 380,236.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,179.50/380,236.50 = 380,236.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,179.50x = 380,236.50 × 380,236.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,179.50x = 144,579,795,932.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,579,795,932.25/275,179.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,401.77

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