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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,320.69 and 387,718.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,320.69 and 387,718.31 is: 546,001.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,320.69 : 387,718.31 = 387,718.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,320.69/387,718.31 = 387,718.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,320.69x = 387,718.31 × 387,718.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,320.69x = 150,325,489,847.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,325,489,847.85/275,320.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,001.43

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