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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,214 and 387,560

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,214 and 387,560 is: 545,767.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,214 : 387,560 = 387,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,214/387,560 = 387,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,214x = 387,560 × 387,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,214x = 150,202,753,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,202,753,600/275,214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,767.13

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