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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,240 and 387,601

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,240 and 387,601 is: 545,831.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,240 : 387,601 = 387,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,240/387,601 = 387,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,240x = 387,601 × 387,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,240x = 150,234,535,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,234,535,201/275,240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,831.04

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