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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,252 and 387,618

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,252 and 387,618 is: 545,855.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,252 : 387,618 = 387,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,252/387,618 = 387,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,252x = 387,618 × 387,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,252x = 150,247,713,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,247,713,924/275,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,855.12

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