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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,264 and 387,621

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,264 and 387,621 is: 545,839.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,264 : 387,621 = 387,621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,264/387,621 = 387,621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,264x = 387,621 × 387,621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,264x = 150,250,039,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,250,039,641/275,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,839.77

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