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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,272.50 and 402,285

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,272.50 and 402,285 is: 587,901.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,272.50 : 402,285 = 402,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,272.50/402,285 = 402,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,272.50x = 402,285 × 402,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,272.50x = 161,833,221,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,833,221,225/275,272.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,901.88

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