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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,317 and 387,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,317 and 387,712 is: 545,990.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,317 : 387,712 = 387,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,317/387,712 = 387,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,317x = 387,712 × 387,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,317x = 150,320,594,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,320,594,944/275,317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,990.97

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