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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,271.50 and 402,283.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,271.50 and 402,283.50 is: 587,899.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,271.50 : 402,283.50 = 402,283.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,271.50/402,283.50 = 402,283.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,271.50x = 402,283.50 × 402,283.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,271.50x = 161,832,014,372.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,832,014,372.25/275,271.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,899.63

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