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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,268.50 and 402,279

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,268.50 and 402,279 is: 587,892.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,268.50 : 402,279 = 402,279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,268.50/402,279 = 402,279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,268.50x = 402,279 × 402,279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,268.50x = 161,828,393,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,828,393,841/275,268.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,892.89

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